Equations

About Equations

Equations calls itself a daily numbers game. Each day brings one numbered puzzle, a grid of numbers (five rows of three in the 2 October 2026 puzzle), and after solving it you see your result and a countdown to the next puzzle.

The goal is to find groups of three numbers that form an equation of one of three kinds: addition (two numbers add up to the third), multiplication (two numbers multiply to the third) or exponential (one number raised to the power of another equals the third). Every number must belong to exactly one valid group. The rules warn about red herrings: combinations that look right but leave the rest of the grid impossible. For example, from 2, 3, 5, 9, 16, 24, 25, 32 and 40 you can form 2^5 = 32, 16 + 24 = 40 and so on, but only one full split works.

Difficulty rises through the week. A share button copies the puzzle number and your result.

It suits players who like Connections-style grouping but prefer numbers to words, and anyone keen on quick mental arithmetic with a logic twist.

How to play Equations

1. Start the puzzle and look at the grid of numbers.
2. Pick three numbers that form a valid equation by addition, multiplication or a power.
3. Use each number only once; every number must end up in a group.
4. Avoid red herrings that strand other numbers, finish the grid and share your result.

Tips

• Start with the largest numbers; they are usually results, which limits their partners.
• Big round powers such as 1024 or 32 almost always come from an exponent.
• Duplicated numbers (two 5s or two 8s) often belong to different groups.
• Before locking in a group, check that the remaining numbers can still pair up.

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