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The puzzle you uploaded involves placing the digits 1 through 9 in a 3x3 grid. The goal is to make the horizontal and vertical equations true using these digits only once. Here's a breakdown of the puzzle:

### Instructions (translated from German):
1. Complete the grid using the nine numbers below (1 to 9).
2. Ensure that each equation (three horizontal and three vertical) is correct.
3. Each number is used only once.

### Grid:
- Horizontal equations:
  1. First row: `x + x = 8`
  2. Second row: `+ x + = 24`
  3. Third row: `x - x = 42`

- Vertical equations:
  1. First column: `x - x = 28`
  2. Second column: `+ 8 - = 2`
  3. Third column: `+ x = 77`

Let's solve the puzzle step by step.

### Solving Process:
1. **Analyze the first row equation**:  
   - We need two numbers, whose sum gives 8. Potential combinations from the digits 1-9 are (1, 7), (2, 6), (3, 5).
  
2. **Analyze the second row equation**:  
   - We need to find three numbers that, when added, give 24. Possible candidates are (7, 8, 9) or another combination from the available digits.
  
3. **Analyze the third row equation**:  
   - The third row involves subtraction to reach 42, so careful selection of higher digits is needed.
  
4. **Vertical Equations**: These will give us clues based on what digits remain and fit in the grid.

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Use the numbers 1 to 9 exactly once in a 3x3 grid to satisfy the given horizontal and vertical equations in the puzzle.

Solve an arithmetic puzzle by placing numbers 1 to 9 in a 3x3 grid to satisfy horizontal and vertical equations. This problem covers basic arithmetic concepts, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication, and is suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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