Math Problem Statement

What does triangle equal

What does triangle equal?

Solution

Let's break down the puzzle based on the image.

You are asked to solve the value of each shape in the given number puzzle. Here's how the equations involving shapes work:

  1. First Equation: 2+Diamond=72 + \text{Diamond} = 7
    This implies:
    Diamond=72=5\text{Diamond} = 7 - 2 = 5

  2. Second Equation: DiamondTriangle=1\text{Diamond} - \text{Triangle} = 1
    Since the diamond equals 5, this becomes:
    5Triangle=15 - \text{Triangle} = 1
    Triangle=51=4\text{Triangle} = 5 - 1 = 4

  3. Third Equation: Triangle+Hexagon=13\text{Triangle} + \text{Hexagon} = 13
    We already know that the triangle equals 4, so this becomes:
    4+Hexagon=134 + \text{Hexagon} = 13
    Hexagon=134=9\text{Hexagon} = 13 - 4 = 9

  4. Fourth Equation: Triangle+Diamond+Diamond=\text{Triangle} + \text{Diamond} + \text{Diamond} =
    Using Triangle=4\text{Triangle} = 4 and Diamond=5\text{Diamond} = 5, we substitute:
    4+5+5=144 + 5 + 5 = 14

Therefore, the values of the shapes are:

  • Diamond = 5
  • Triangle = 4
  • Hexagon = 9

Would you like further details or explanations?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How can we verify the values for the other shapes using the equations?
  2. How would the solution change if one of the shapes had a different value?
  3. What other methods could be used to solve this type of shape puzzle?
  4. What are the steps to solving systems of equations using substitution?
  5. Can you create your own similar number puzzle using different shapes?

Tip: Always substitute known values back into the equations to check your answers!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Equations

Formulas

Solving equations: addition, subtraction
Substitution in equations

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7