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. T + R = I      2. I - W = U

3. O x O = R      4. X ÷ O = E

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    Answers

    1. 2 + 3 = 5

    2. 6 - 2 = 4

    3. 2 x 2 = 4

    4. 6 ÷ 2 = 3

    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:

    U + H + N + O = T

     

     

     

     

    One solution is 84 + 88 + 79 + 49 = 300

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