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Algebra Difficulty 1.7 Junior Find the answer

In a magic square, what is the sum a+b+c a+b+c ?

A number or a short expression. Spacing and $ signs are ignored.

Solution

Using the properties of a magic square, a+b+c=14+18+15=47 a+b+c = 14+18+15 = 47 .

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