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The image consists of three triangular puzzles (labeled (1), (2), and (3)) where numbers are placed inside smaller triangles arranged within a larger triangle. Based on the structure, the puzzle seems to follow a certain numerical logic or pattern for filling in the missing numbers denoted by \(a\) and \(b\) in triangles (2) and (3).

### Step-by-step analysis:

1. **Triangle (1):**
   - The numbers in the central triangle are \(6\), \(9\), and \(3\).
   - The outer triangle has the numbers \(2\), \(9\), and \(3\).

2. **Triangle (2):**
   - The central triangle has the numbers \(4\), \(7\), and \(5\).
   - The outer triangle has numbers \(a\), \(7\), and \(5\).
   - We need to find the value of \(a\).

3. **Triangle (3):**
   - The central triangle has the numbers \(2\), \(6\), and \(7\).
   - The outer triangle has numbers \(4\), \(b\), and \(7\).
   - We need to find the value of \(b\).

#### Observing the pattern:
In triangle (1), the numbers in the outer triangle seem to relate to the central triangle numbers. Notice the relationships:
- \(6 \rightarrow 9 \rightarrow 3\): No obvious arithmetic relationship, but it seems to indicate a pattern of decrease or increase between the central and outer triangles.

Let's test if any arithmetic relationship like addition or subtraction holds between corresponding numbers of the outer and central triangles in triangle (1).

#### Looking at triangle (1):
- Central triangle: \(6, 9, 3\)
- Outer triangle: \(2, 9, 3\)

It's difficult to identify an immediate numerical pattern. The solution might follow a different approach such as geometric or position-based logic.

I’ll continue solving based on different hypotheses. Let me know if you want additional ideas for possible patterns or clarifications on the puzzle. Would you like me to attempt another logical approach?

Solve this triangle puzzle by finding the missing values 'a' and 'b' in the triangles (2) and (3).

This puzzle involves solving a triangle arrangement where numbers are placed inside smaller triangles within a larger triangle. Identify the missing values 'a' and 'b' in triangles (2) and (3) by recognizing arithmetic patterns between the central and outer triangles. Suitable for students in Grades 4-6.

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