Let’s solve this step by step.
We are given a secret code where each math problem equals a letter. We need to:
1. Solve each addition problem.
2. Match the answer (number) to the letter next to it.
3. Use those letters to decode the numbers at the bottom into words.
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First, let’s solve all the math problems and write down which number goes with which letter:
Left column:
- 3 + 3 =
6 → M
- 6 + 3 =
9 → P
- 2 + 5 =
7 → R
- 3 + 2 =
5 → T
- 1 + 1 =
2 → O
- 8 + 3 =
11 → U
Right column:
- 1 + 2 =
3 → A
- 4 + 4 =
8 → Y
- 6 + 6 =
12 → F
- 10 + 5 =
15 → H
- 5 + 5 =
10 → E
- 8 + 8 =
16 → L
Now let’s make a quick reference table:
Number → Letter
2 → O
3 → A
5 → T
6 → M
7 → R
8 → Y
9 → P
10 → E
11 → U
12 → F
15 → H
16 → L
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Now look at the coded lines at the bottom:
Line 1: _ _ _
Numbers: 8 2 11
→ 8 = Y, 2 = O, 11 = U →
YOU
Line 2: _ _ _
Numbers: 3 7 10
→ 3 = A, 7 = R, 10 = E →
ARE
Line 3: _ _ _
Numbers: 5 15 10
→ 5 = T, 15 = H, 10 = E →
THE
Line 4: _ _ _ _ _
Numbers: 3 9 9 16 10
→ 3 = A, 9 = P, 9 = P, 16 = L, 10 = E →
APPLE
Line 5: _ _
Numbers: 2 12
→ 2 = O, 12 = F →
OF
Line 6: _ _
Numbers: 6 8
→ 6 = M, 8 = Y →
MY
Line 7: _ _ _ !
Numbers: 10 8 10
→ 10 = E, 8 = Y, 10 = E →
EYE!
Wait — “EYE!” doesn’t quite fit. Let’s double-check.
Actually, looking again: Line 7 is “_ _ _ !” with numbers 10 8 10 → E Y E → “EYE!” — that makes sense as part of a phrase.
But let’s put it all together:
YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE!
That’s a common saying! So everything checks out.
Final Answer:
YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of secret code math worksheet.