Question

I NEED HELP ASAP! In a magic square, the sum of the numbers in each row, column, and diagonal is the same. Write and solve equations to find the values of a, b, and c.

Answer 1

`a=22,\\b=31,\\c=13`

Explanation:

When choosing equations to write, make sure you choose a pair that allow you to isolate a variable and solve for it.

Sample solution:

`a+25+28=16+25+34,\\\\a+28=16+34,\\a+28=50,\\a=\boxed{22}`

`16+b+28=16+25+34,\\b+44=75,\\b=\boxed{31}`

`34+c+28=16+25+34,\\c+28=41,\\c=\boxed{13}`