The image contains a puzzle involving different symbols and equations to solve. The goal is to determine the values of the symbols based on the provided clues. Let's break down the information:

1. (● * ) = ★

   • This equation involves three symbols: ●, *, and ★.

2. ⊕ + ⊕ + ⊕ = 9

   • Three instances of the ⊕ symbol sum to 9.

3. ◆ - ★ = 4 + 1

   • Subtracting ★ from ◆ equals 5.

Step 1: Solve for ⊕

From the second equation: $⊕ + ⊕ + ⊕ = 9$ We can simplify this to: $3⊕ = 9$ So, $\⊕ = 3$.

Step 2: Solve for ★

Using the third equation: $◆ - ★ = 4 + 1$ $◆ - ★ = 5$ We need to wait for more information to solve for ★, but we have a start.

Would you like me to continue solving for the other symbols or give more detailed explanations for any part? Also, here are 5 related questions to think about:

1. Can you substitute the value of ⊕ in another equation?
2. How can you use the equation $(● * ) = ★$ to find the unknowns?
3. What happens if you rearrange the equation $\◆ - ★ = 5$?
4. Can you think of a new equation based on the current values we know?
5. How does the solution change if ★ turns out to be 1 or 2?

Tip:

When solving for multiple unknowns, it's helpful to solve simpler equations first, then substitute those values into more complex equations!