Question

puzzle #10
16
= 3
=?
=?

Explanation:

Step1: Define variables for each shape

Let purple drop $= p=3$, green heart $=h$, blue trapezoid $=t$.

Step2: Set up balance equation

The left side total equals 16: $p + h + p = 16$
Substitute $p=3$: $3 + h + 3 = 16$

Step3: Solve for green heart

Simplify left side: $6 + h = 16$
$h = 16 - 6 = 10$

Step4: Set up second balance equation

Left side equals right side: $p + h + p = t$
Substitute known values: $3 + 10 + 3 = t$

Step5: Solve for blue trapezoid

Calculate total: $t = 16$

Answer:

Green heart = 10, Blue trapezoid = 16