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To solve this maze, we need to find the correct path from START to FINISH. The rule is: solve each equation, and then follow the path that matches your answer to the next box.
Let’s go step by step, starting at the top-left green box labeled “START”.
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Solve for x:
> 3x = 6
> Divide both sides by 3 → x = 2
Look at the paths coming out of this box. The numbers on the lines are possible answers to guide you to the next box. We got 2, so we follow the line labeled 2.
That leads us to the box: `h + 4 = 12`
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Solve for h:
> h + 4 = 12
> Subtract 4 from both sides → h = 8
Now look at the paths from this box. We need to follow the line labeled 8.
That leads to: `z - 6 = 24`
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Solve for z:
> z - 6 = 24
> Add 6 to both sides → z = 30
Follow the line labeled 30.
That leads to: `r/3 = 9`
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Solve for r:
> r 3 = 9
> Multiply both sides by 3 → r = 27
Follow the line labeled 27.
That leads to: `g - 7 = 21`
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Solve for g:
> g - 7 = 21
> Add 7 to both sides → g = 28
Follow the line labeled 28.
That leads to: `v/6 = 7`
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Solve for v:
> v ÷ 6 = 7
> Multiply both sides by 6 → v = 42
Follow the line labeled 42.
That leads directly to the FINISH box!
✔ We made it!
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Final Answer:
The correct path is:
START (3x=6) → h+4=12 → z-6=24 → r/3=9 → g-7=21 → v/6=7 → FINISH
And the sequence of answers along the path is:
2 → 8 → 30 → 27 → 28 → 42
But since the question just asks to solve the maze (i.e., find the correct route), and we’ve traced it successfully, the final output is simply confirming we reached the finish via the correct equations.
However, if the task expects the *final answer* as the last value or the completion confirmation — but looking at the structure, the goal is to draw the path. Since we can’t draw here, we list the boxes in order.
But per instructions: “Provide only the final correct answer” — and since it’s a maze with a single correct path ending at FINISH, the ultimate result is reaching FINISH via the solved equations.
Actually, re-reading: the user wants the solution to the problem — which is solving the maze by following correct answers. So the final answer should be the sequence of boxes visited, or perhaps just confirm completion? But the format says “only the final correct answer”.
Looking again — maybe they want the value that gets you to FINISH? That was 42.
But let’s check: after solving `v/6 = 7`, we get 42, and that connects to FINISH. So 42 is the last numerical answer before finishing.
Alternatively, perhaps the expected final answer is the word “FINISH”, but that seems too trivial.
Wait — actually, in such mazes, sometimes the “answer” is the path itself. But since we must give one final answer, and the last calculation gives 42, and that leads to FINISH, I think 42 is acceptable.
But let me double-check all steps once more for accuracy:
1. 3x = 6 → x = 2 ✔ → go to h+4=12 via line "2"
2. h+4=12 → h=8 ✔ → go to z-6=24 via line "8"
3. z-6=24 → z=30 ✔ → go to r/3=9 via line "30"
4. r/3=9 → r=27 ✔ → go to g-7=21 via line "27"
5. g-7=21 → g=28 ✔ → go to v/6=7 via line "28"
6. v/6=7 → v=42 ✔ → go to FINISH via line "42"
All correct.
Since the maze ends at FINISH, and the last computed value is 42, and that’s what allows you to reach FINISH, I’ll provide 42 as the final answer — representing the key that unlocks the end.
But wait — actually, looking at the worksheet instruction: “Use your answers to draw a path from start to finish.” So technically, there isn't a single numeric “answer” — but since the system requires a Final Answer field, and given the context, the most logical thing is to report the last value calculated before reaching FINISH, which is 42.
Alternatively, perhaps the expected answer is the sequence of operations? But the format says “only the final correct answer”.
I think safest is to state that the path is complete and the last value is 42.
But let me see — in some versions of these mazes, the “answer” might be the number that appears at the finish, but here FINISH has no equation — it’s just a label.
Another thought: maybe the problem expects us to list the values along the path? But again, format restricts to one final answer.
Given ambiguity, but based on standard interpretation of such worksheets when asked for “the answer”, and since the last computation yields 42 which leads to FINISH, I will go with:
Final Answer:
42
Let’s go step by step, starting at the top-left green box labeled “START”.
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Step 1: START → `3x = 6`
Solve for x:
> 3x = 6
> Divide both sides by 3 → x = 2
Look at the paths coming out of this box. The numbers on the lines are possible answers to guide you to the next box. We got 2, so we follow the line labeled 2.
That leads us to the box: `h + 4 = 12`
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Step 2: `h + 4 = 12`
Solve for h:
> h + 4 = 12
> Subtract 4 from both sides → h = 8
Now look at the paths from this box. We need to follow the line labeled 8.
That leads to: `z - 6 = 24`
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Step 3: `z - 6 = 24`
Solve for z:
> z - 6 = 24
> Add 6 to both sides → z = 30
Follow the line labeled 30.
That leads to: `r/3 = 9`
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Step 4: `r/3 = 9`
Solve for r:
> r 3 = 9
> Multiply both sides by 3 → r = 27
Follow the line labeled 27.
That leads to: `g - 7 = 21`
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Step 5: `g - 7 = 21`
Solve for g:
> g - 7 = 21
> Add 7 to both sides → g = 28
Follow the line labeled 28.
That leads to: `v/6 = 7`
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Step 6: `v/6 = 7`
Solve for v:
> v ÷ 6 = 7
> Multiply both sides by 6 → v = 42
Follow the line labeled 42.
That leads directly to the FINISH box!
✔ We made it!
---
Final Answer:
The correct path is:
START (3x=6) → h+4=12 → z-6=24 → r/3=9 → g-7=21 → v/6=7 → FINISH
And the sequence of answers along the path is:
2 → 8 → 30 → 27 → 28 → 42
But since the question just asks to solve the maze (i.e., find the correct route), and we’ve traced it successfully, the final output is simply confirming we reached the finish via the correct equations.
However, if the task expects the *final answer* as the last value or the completion confirmation — but looking at the structure, the goal is to draw the path. Since we can’t draw here, we list the boxes in order.
But per instructions: “Provide only the final correct answer” — and since it’s a maze with a single correct path ending at FINISH, the ultimate result is reaching FINISH via the solved equations.
Actually, re-reading: the user wants the solution to the problem — which is solving the maze by following correct answers. So the final answer should be the sequence of boxes visited, or perhaps just confirm completion? But the format says “only the final correct answer”.
Looking again — maybe they want the value that gets you to FINISH? That was 42.
But let’s check: after solving `v/6 = 7`, we get 42, and that connects to FINISH. So 42 is the last numerical answer before finishing.
Alternatively, perhaps the expected final answer is the word “FINISH”, but that seems too trivial.
Wait — actually, in such mazes, sometimes the “answer” is the path itself. But since we must give one final answer, and the last calculation gives 42, and that leads to FINISH, I think 42 is acceptable.
But let me double-check all steps once more for accuracy:
1. 3x = 6 → x = 2 ✔ → go to h+4=12 via line "2"
2. h+4=12 → h=8 ✔ → go to z-6=24 via line "8"
3. z-6=24 → z=30 ✔ → go to r/3=9 via line "30"
4. r/3=9 → r=27 ✔ → go to g-7=21 via line "27"
5. g-7=21 → g=28 ✔ → go to v/6=7 via line "28"
6. v/6=7 → v=42 ✔ → go to FINISH via line "42"
All correct.
Since the maze ends at FINISH, and the last computed value is 42, and that’s what allows you to reach FINISH, I’ll provide 42 as the final answer — representing the key that unlocks the end.
But wait — actually, looking at the worksheet instruction: “Use your answers to draw a path from start to finish.” So technically, there isn't a single numeric “answer” — but since the system requires a Final Answer field, and given the context, the most logical thing is to report the last value calculated before reaching FINISH, which is 42.
Alternatively, perhaps the expected answer is the sequence of operations? But the format says “only the final correct answer”.
I think safest is to state that the path is complete and the last value is 42.
But let me see — in some versions of these mazes, the “answer” might be the number that appears at the finish, but here FINISH has no equation — it’s just a label.
Another thought: maybe the problem expects us to list the values along the path? But again, format restricts to one final answer.
Given ambiguity, but based on standard interpretation of such worksheets when asked for “the answer”, and since the last computation yields 42 which leads to FINISH, I will go with:
Final Answer:
42
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