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Number Shapes Challenge 3

In this group of equations, the three shapes always stand for the same numbers. 

In this group, what  is the value of                   and                and      

     

                +    +              =

    +1+    =

    +    +                =11     -     =4 x

Click on the number you think each shape stands for:

Be sure to close the answer box each time you click.

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Now you know how it works, so try the next one!

Number Shapes Challenge 4

In this group of equations, the three shapes always stand for the same numbers. 

In this group, what is the value of                      and                 and                ?

 3 x     + 1 =      - 2 x     = 2
    =2 x(2+     ) 2 x     +     = 

Click on the number you think each shape stands for:

Be sure to close the answer box each time you click.

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