Unlocking the Puzzle Clues

This quirky math puzzle blends numbers with animals — and it’s surprisingly fun! Here’s how it starts:

• (Table – Turtle) + Cat = 170
• (Table – Cat) + Turtle = 130

Now, the goal is to find the values of Table

Rewriting Equations for Clarity

We simplify both equations using algebra.

From equation 1:
Table – Turtle + Cat = 170
→ Table = 170 – Cat + Turtle  (1)

From equation 2:
Table – Cat + Turtle = 130
→ Table = 130 – Turtle + Cat (2)

Now equating (1) and (2):
170 – Cat + Turtle = 130 – Turtle + Cat

Combining Like Terms

We simplify both sides:

170 – Cat + Turtle = 130 – Turtle + Cat
Move variables:

→ 170 – 130 + Turtle + Turtle = Cat + Cat
→ 40 + 2Turtle = 2Cat
Divide both sides by 2:
→ 20 + Turtle = Cat (3)

Back-Substitute to Find Table

Let’s use equation (2) again:
Table = 130 – Turtle + Cat

Now, replace Cat with 20 + Turtle from equation (3):
→ Table = 130 – Turtle + (20 + Turtle)
→ Table = 130 + 20
→ Table = 150

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