Letter Clue Calculations

A Maths Starter of The Day

1. Write down a calculation involving single digit numbers.

2. Write the numbers in the calculation in words.

3.Choose just one letter from each of your words and give this clue to a friend.
Can your friend work out what your calculation was?

   For Example:

2 + 3 = 5

Two + Three = Five

  W + E = V

 

Here are some "Letter Clue Calculations" for you to solve:

1. O + N = T      2. U - T = T      3. O x W = O      4. I ÷ E = W

 

 

 

 

 

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Answers

1. 1 + 1 = 2

2. 4 - 2 = 2

3. 1 x 2 = 2

4. 6 ÷ 3 = 2

It is quite likely that you found other solutions too!

 

Extension

Can you find at least one solution for the following calculation? Each letter is one of the letters of a two or three digit number:

T + F + T + S = Y

 

 

 

 

One solution is 53 + 55 + 26 + 36 = 170

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