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Grid Sum Level 1 Medium maths puzzle involving algebra, columns, expressions and grid

Grid Sum – Level 1 – Medium

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Topics: algebra, columns, expressions, grid, linear equations, rows

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

Example Grid:
54 50 40
62
—
—
x² - x + 4
44
—
—
x² - x + 2
38
—
3x + 1
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Your Workings For Grid Sum

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Then insert your suggested answers in the grid below:

54
50
40
62
x² - x + 4
44
x² - x + 2
38
3x + 1

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Additional instructions for Grid Sum (Level 1, Medium)

Grid Sum – Medium

Medium grids usually require more than one step before a blank becomes solvable.

Best approach:

  • Fill any row/column with only one blank first.
  • If no single-blank lines exist, look for a row that can be expressed algebraically (e.g. one blank depends on another).
  • Solve logically rather than by guesswork.

Tip: keep track of intermediate totals so you don’t redo the same sums repeatedly.

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