CRACK THE CODE · GRADE 3
Crack the Vault Code
Someone locked the vault with a 4-digit code. Work out what each shape is worth and crack it.
Each shape stands for a number. Work out the missing ones first, then solve the shape equations and read off the 4-digit code. Do it here or print the sheet — the answer key comes with it.
The key
Every symbol is a whole number from 1 to 12. A number in front of a shape means multiply: 2 stars = 2 x star.
Find the missing values
Some shapes in the key are missing. Use these equations to work them out, then write them into the key. Take them in order.
Crack these
- 1.×+=
- 2.2+=CODE 1
- 3.×=
- 4.10+=CODE 2
- 5.5−=
- 6.5−=CODE 3
- 7.×=
- 8.3−=CODE 4
- 9.10+=
- 10.×−=
The vault code
Take the ones digit of your answers to problems 2, 4, 6, 8 (the ones tagged CODE 1–4), in that order. That opens the vault.
Show answer key (for grown-ups)
Key: hexagon = 4 · triangle = 12 (hidden) · star = 11 · lightning bolt = 3 (hidden) · circle = 5 · square = 9
Every symbol is a whole number from 1 to 12.
Vault code: 0213