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Grid Sum Level 1 Easy maths puzzle involving algebra, column, expressions and grid

Grid Sum – Level 1 – Easy

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Topics: algebra, column, expressions, grid, linear equations, row

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):
  1. x² - x
  2. x
  3. x² - x + 1
  4. 2x
  5. x - 2
  6. x²
  7. x + 1
  8. x - 1
  9. 2x + 1

Example Grid:
21 34 17
29
x
x² - x + 1
—
27
2x + 1
—
x - 2
16
—
—
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Your Workings For Grid Sum

Enter your working out in this box:

Then insert your suggested answers in the grid below:

21
34
17
29
x
x² - x + 1
27
2x + 1
x - 2
16

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Additional instructions for Grid Sum (Level 1, Easy)

Grid Sum – Easy

Think “total minus known”. Easy grids are usually one-step arithmetic per space.

  • Pick a row with one blank.
  • Add the visible numbers.
  • Subtract that total from the row target.
  • Place the answer and verify vertically.

Check: if a number breaks the column total, re-calculate before moving on.

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