Emoji Algebra

Clue Detective

Solve two-unknown puzzles by combining clues: add or subtract equations and substitute one value into another. Free pre-algebra practice.

What you'll practice in Clue Detective

  • Work with two unknowns across two clues
  • Add or subtract equations to cancel a symbol
  • Substitute a known value into another clue
  • Reason from a small system of equations

Example. 🍎 + 🍌 = 9 and 🍎 − 🍌 = 3 — Add the clues: 2×🍎 = 12, so 🍎 = 6 and 🍌 = 3.

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