To solve these multiplication puzzles, we need to match the multiplication problem on one piece with the correct answer on another piece. The goal is to complete the grid so that touching edges have matching values (a problem next to its solution).
Here is the step-by-step breakdown of the math problems shown in the main puzzle grid:
1. Analyze the Multiplication Problems:
Let's calculate the answer for each multiplication expression visible on the white squares:
*
$10 \times 5$: When you multiply 10 by 5, you add a zero to the 5.
* Calculation: $10 \times 5 = 50$
*
$10 \times 9$: Add a zero to the 9.
* Calculation: $10 \times 9 = 90$
*
$10 \times 6$: Add a zero to the 6.
* Calculation: $10 \times 6 = 60$
*
$10 \times 12$: Add a zero to the 12.
* Calculation: $10 \times 12 = 120$
*
$10 \times 11$: Add a zero to the 11.
* Calculation: $10 \times 11 = 110$
2. Match with the Answers:
Now, let's look at the numbers already printed on the colored background squares to see where they fit:
* Next to
$10 \times 5$, there is a blue square with
70. Wait, $10 \times 5$ is 50. Let's look closer. Ah, the puzzle pieces are mixed up in the pile, but some are placed. Let's look at the fixed grid positions.
* Top Left Blue Square:
70. This must match with a piece saying $7 \times 10$ or similar.
* Middle Left Green Square:
30. This matches with $3 \times 10$.
* Bottom Left White Square:
$10 \times 6$. The answer is
60. It needs to touch a green square with 60.
* Center White Square:
$10 \times 9$. The answer is
90. It needs to touch a blue square with 90.
* Top Center White Square:
$10 \times 5$. The answer is
50. It needs to touch a blue square with 50.
* Right Side White Square:
$10 \times 12$. The answer is
120.
* Bottom Right White Square:
$10 \times 11$. The answer is
110.
3. Checking the Loose Pieces:
The loose pieces at the bottom show answers like
50,
90, and
110. These correspond exactly to the problems we calculated:
* The piece with
50 goes next to $10 \times 5$.
* The piece with
90 goes next to $10 \times 9$.
* The piece with
110 goes next to $10 \times 11$.
Summary of Solutions for the Visible Problems:
* $10 \times 5 = 50$
* $10 \times 9 = 90$
* $10 \times 6 = 60$
* $10 \times 12 = 120$
* $10 \times 11 = 110$
Final Answer:
The solutions to the multiplication problems shown are:
$10 \times 5 = 50$
$10 \times 9 = 90$
$10 \times 6 = 60$
$10 \times 12 = 120$
$10 \times 11 = 110$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiplication puzzles.
