This document presents a math mystery game to help Peanut the peanut find his mother. Players must answer 6 multiple choice questions by solving math problems to progress through the game. Hints and help are provided along the way. The questions involve topics like solving equations, comparing inequalities, finding missing numbers in patterns, and identifying rules or patterns in tables. By answering the questions correctly, the player helps Peanut get closer to finding his mother and ultimately solves the math mysteries case.

1. Use your detective skills to solve these math mysteries.
Peanut needs help finding his way to his mother. Solve
the mysteries correctly to help him. There will be hints
and help along the way. Click his mother to move on.
Also, you can click on the answers to continue. The
arrows will help you move on.
Peanut Mother

2. Question 1
What is if 8+ =17 ?
A. 12
B. 9
C. 8
D.11

3. Oops! Try again 
Hint: You can subtract 8 from 17.

4. GREAT JOB!
Peanut is one step closer to finding his mother!

5. Question 2
7 x 2 ____ 3 x 5
A. <
B. >
C. =
D. None of the above

6. Good try! Give it another shot!
*Remember, the alligator is always hungry
and wants more.*
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8. Question 3
If ___+12=21, then what is ___?
A. 5
B. 11
C. 9
D. 7
Thank you
for your
help! You’re
doing a
great job!

9. Oops! Try again 
Helpful Clue:
You can subtract
12 from 21.
21-12=___

10. Keep up the good work!
Peanut is getting closer
to finding his mother.

11. Question 4
Find the rule (pattern).
IN OUT
1 2
2 4
3 6
4 8
A. __+ 2
B. __ x 3
C. __ + 4
D. __ x 2

12. You’ll get it! 
If you need more help,
then click here.

14. Question 5
What are the missing numbers?
17, 14, __, 8, __, 2
A. 13, 7
B. 12, 6
C. 11, 5
D. 9, 4

15. Oops, give it another try.
You can do it!

17. Question 6
Find the rule for the table.
In Out
35 27
42 35
46 39
47 40
A. __+ 4
B. __- 6
C. __- 7
D. __+ 7

18. You’ve
almost
solved the
math
mysteries!
Keep it up!

19. Great detective
work! It looks like
you’ve solved the
math mysteries.
Congratulations, detective! You
solved the case and helped Peanut
find his mother.
Math Mysteries: Patterns and
Inequalities: CASE CLOSED 