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Each row and column must add up to the totals shown – but all the values are algebra expressions. Work out the value of x, then fill in the grid using each expression once.

Available Expressions (use each exactly once):

3x
x + 2
x² - x
x
x - 2
x² + 1
2x + 1
x - 1
x + 1

Example Grid:

	7	25	15
21	—	x² + 1	2x + 1
14	—	3x	—
12	—	x² - x	—

Your Workings For Grid Sum

Enter your working out in this box:

Then insert your suggested answers in the grid below:

	7	25	15
21		x² + 1	2x + 1
14		3x
12		x² - x

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Additional instructions for Grid Sum (Level 1, Easy)

Grid Sum – Easy

Visual strategy: lightly pencil in candidate values only when you are confident — avoid guessing.

Identify the “almost complete” row/column.
Calculate the missing value.
Recalculate the crossing total to confirm.

Finish: once the grid is full, re-add every row and column to confirm perfection.

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