To solve this maze, we need to solve each equation to find the value of the variable. Then, we follow the path from "START" to "FINISH" by matching the answer of one equation to the number on the arrow leading to the next box.
Here is the step-by-step solution:
1. Start at the top left:
Equation: $3x = 6$
Divide both sides by 3:
$x = 2$
*Look for the arrow labeled
2.* It points down to the next box.
2. Next box:
Equation: $q + 8 = 11$
Subtract 8 from both sides:
$q = 3$
*Look for the arrow labeled
3.* It points right to the next box.
3. Next box:
Equation: $b + 4 = 12$
Subtract 4 from both sides:
$b = 8$
*Look for the arrow labeled
8.* It points right to the next box.
4. Next box:
Equation: $z - 6 = 24$
Add 6 to both sides:
$z = 30$
*Look for the arrow labeled
30.* It points down to the next box.
5. Next box:
Equation: $\frac{c}{3} = 9$
Multiply both sides by 3:
$c = 27$
*Look for the arrow labeled
27.* It points down to the next box.
6. Next box:
Equation: $g - 7 = 21$
Add 7 to both sides:
$g = 28$
*Look for the arrow labeled
28.* It points right to the FINISH box.
Verification of the path:
- Start ($x=2$) $\rightarrow$ Arrow 2
- Box ($q=3$) $\rightarrow$ Arrow 3
- Box ($b=8$) $\rightarrow$ Arrow 8
- Box ($z=30$) $\rightarrow$ Arrow 30
- Box ($c=27$) $\rightarrow$ Arrow 27
- Box ($g=28$) $\rightarrow$ Arrow 28 $\rightarrow$ Finish
The correct path follows the arrows with these numbers in order:
2, 3, 8, 30, 27, 28.
Final Answer:
The solution path is determined by solving the equations in this order:
1. $3x = 6 \rightarrow x = 2$
2. $q + 8 = 11 \rightarrow q = 3$
3. $b + 4 = 12 \rightarrow b = 8$
4. $z - 6 = 24 \rightarrow z = 30$
5. $\frac{c}{3} = 9 \rightarrow c = 27$
6. $g - 7 = 21 \rightarrow g = 28$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of solving equations puzzle worksheet.
