Let's solve this puzzle step by step.
We are given a series of equations using symbols. Our goal is to find the value of each symbol and then compute the final expression:
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Step 1: Assign variables to symbols
Let’s assign variables to each unique symbol:
- Let
H = Heart with puzzle piece (❤️ with puzzle)
- Let
V = Vial with hearts (vial symbol)
- Let
T = Teddy bear
- Let
E = Envelope with heart
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Now, write down the equations based on the image:
1.
H + V = T
2.
8 = H + H →
2H = 8
3.
T = E × 3
4.
V - H = 1
5.
T + E × V = ? ← This is the question we need to solve.
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Step 2: Solve equation (2)
From (2):
2H = 8
→ H = 4
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Step 3: Use H in equation (4)
Equation (4): V - H = 1
Substitute H = 4:
V - 4 = 1
→ V = 5
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Step 4: Use H and V in equation (1)
Equation (1): H + V = T
4 + 5 = T
→ T = 9
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Step 5: Use T in equation (3)
Equation (3): T = E × 3
9 = E × 3
→ E = 3
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Step 6: Now solve the final expression
We need to find:
T + E × V = ?
Use order of operations (PEMDAS): multiplication before addition.
So:
= T + (E × V)
= 9 + (3 × 5)
= 9 + 15
=
24
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✔ Final Answer:
? = 24
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Summary of values:
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H (Heart with puzzle) = 4
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V (Vial) = 5
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T (Teddy bear) = 9
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E (Envelope) = 3
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? = 24
✔ Answer: 24
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable algebra puzzles.