If you are resolutely allergic to numbers and mathematics, it is better to move on. But if you love to challenge your brain and are unbeatable at mental arithmetic, you’ve come to the right place. Today’s Challenge: Correctly solve this fast-calculating puzzle on the first attempt. You will need good math skills, a hell of a lot of concentration and a sharp analytical mind. This algebra equation will test your logical thinking and powers of observation. It’s your turn !
Do you like puzzle games?
Puzzles are fun ways to boost your brain power. From confusion to relevance, you must filter out the useless to focus only on the essential. You must therefore deduce an organized structure from the information provided. The advantage of solving these puzzles is that it greatly improves your thinking and logical reasoning skills. So, math puzzles involve the basic concepts of algebra, arithmetic, probability, time, and distance. Thanks to all your knowledge and formulas acquired in mathematics, you will be able to easily hold the solution. But, sometimes, it is above all necessary to rely more on his sense of observation and his capacity for reflection than on the calculation itself.
Can you solve this equation?
Math Puzzle – Source: spm
Problem of the day: this is a simple exercise in equations, where the numbers represent a value which must then be used to solve the problem. Horses, cowboy boots and horseshoes are the stars of this puzzle. This may confuse you, but don’t get sidetracked. You must attempt to solve this algebraic equation by finding the values of each element.
Do you think you can solve this equation quickly? To simplify your task and not get confused, it is better to designate a letter for each element: the horse will be X, the horseshoe Y and the boots Z.
Algebra Equation Solution
Solution to the puzzle – Source: spm
Where are you ? Did those numbers go to your head or do you think you handled the exercise like a pro? If you found that the final result corresponded to the number “22”, then we congratulate you on your very relevant analytical skills. This is indeed the correct answer!
If you’re stuck at certain levels and your math skills leave a bit to be desired, we’re not going to torture you any further. We will try to dissect the problem so that you have better visibility. Let’s see the answers to the Puzzle together.
X+X+X=30 / In other words, the value of the horse is 10
X+Y+Y=18 / the value of the horseshoe is 4. Therefore: 10+4+4 = 18
YZ=2 / This is a rather simple calculation: 4 – Z = 2. Logically, the Z (therefore the pair of shoes) has an estimated value of 2.
Once all the values have been resolved, the end result is uncomplicated. Unless of course your memory is playing tricks on you. Because, of course, multiplication always takes precedence over addition.
Z + X x Y = 22 / i.e. 2+10×2 = 22
Just a matter of practice
Generally, puzzle problems come in varying degrees of difficulty. With good practice, you can significantly strengthen your reasoning skills and improve in solving this type of logic exercises. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself either: when you feel a big blockage, it may not be the ideal time to get started. Sometimes putting aside a puzzle and coming back to it with a new mindset can help better clarify your sense of deduction and analysis. But the important thing is to train as often as possible to acquire certain automatisms.
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