Use your detective skills to solve these math mysteries. Peanut needs help finding his way to his mother. Solve the mysteries correctly to help him. There will be hints and help along the way. Click his mother to move on. Also, you can click on the answers to continue. The

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Peanut Mother

Question 1

What is if 8+ =17 ?

A. 12

B. 9

C. 8

D.11

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Hint: You can subtract 8 from 17.

GREAT JOB!

Peanut is one step closer to finding his mother!

Question 2

7 x 2 ____ 3 x 5

A. <

B. >

C. =

D. None of the above

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*Remember, the alligator is always hungry and wants more.*

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Question 3

If ___+12=21, then what is ___?

A. 5

B. 11

C. 9

D. 7

Thank you for your help! You’re doing a great job!

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Helpful Clue: You can subtract

12 from 21.21-12=___

Keep up the good work!

Peanut is getting closer to finding his mother.

Question 4Find the rule (pattern).

IN OUT

1 2

2 4

3 6

4 8

A. __+ 2

B. __ x 3

C. __ + 4

D. __ x 2

You’ll get it!

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Question 5What are the missing numbers?

17, 14, __, 8, __, 2

A. 13, 7

B. 12, 6

C. 11, 5

D. 9, 4

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You can do it!

Question 6Find the rule for the table.

In Out

35 27

42 35

46 39

47 40

A. __+ 4

B. __- 6

C. __- 7

D. __+ 7

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solved the math

mysteries! Keep it up!

Great detective work! It looks like you’ve solved the math mysteries.

Congratulations, detective! You solved the case and helped Peanut find his mother.

Math Mysteries: Patterns and Inequalities: CASE CLOSED