Instructions
Welcome, Code Breaker! Your mission is to use your math skills to solve the three puzzles below. Each puzzle is different, so read the rules carefully. Take your time, focus on one step at a time, and have fun cracking the codes!
Puzzle 1: The Shape Shift
In this puzzle, each shape stands for a number. Use the key to translate the problems into numbers, solve them, and write your answer in the box.
The Key
| â | 1 |
| â–² | 3 |
| â– | 5 |
| â— | 8 |
| â™¦ï¸ | 10 |
The Problems
1. â + â–² =
2. â— - â–² =
3. â™¦ï¸ + â– =
4. â— + â + â–² =
5. â™¦ï¸ - â— =
Puzzle 2: The Secret Riddle
First, solve the simple math problems below. Then, use the Riddle Key to match your answer to a letter. Write the letters in the blanks to solve the riddle!
The Problems
15 - 8 =
3 x 4 =
20 / 2 =
5 + 5 =
18 - 6 =
14 / 2 =
Riddle Key
| Answer is 7 | T |
| Answer is 10 | A |
| Answer is 12 | O |
The Riddle: What has a lot to say but never speaks?
Puzzle 3: The Sum Grid
Your goal is to fill in the empty gray squares. Each row and each column of numbers must add up to the total shown in the yellow boxes. Use logic and simple addition/subtraction to find the missing numbers!
| Column Sum | Column Sum | Column Sum | ||
| 15 | 18 | 12 | ||
| Row Sum 15 |
5 | 2 | ||
| Row Sum 12 |
3 | 3 | ||
| Row Sum 18 |
4 | 7 |
Answer Key
Puzzle 1: The Shape Shift
- â (1) + â–² (3) = 4
- â— (8) - â–² (3) = 5
- â™¦ï¸ (10) + â– (5) = 15
- â— (8) + â (1) + â–² (3) = 12
- â™¦ï¸ (10) - â— (8) = 2
Puzzle 2: The Secret Riddle
Problem Answers:
- 15 - 8 = 7 (Letter T)
- 3 x 4 = 12 (Letter O)
- 20 / 2 = 10 (Letter A)
- 5 + 5 = 10 (Letter A)
- 18 - 6 = 12 (Letter O)
- 14 / 2 = 7 (Letter T)
Riddle Answer: A TOATOO... just kidding! The letters can be rearranged to spell A TATTOO.
Puzzle 3: The Sum Grid
The completed grid looks like this:
| 15 | 18 | 12 | ||
| 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | |
| 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | |
| 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 |