Find the missing number in the triangle puzzle using the formula (Top-left * Top-right) + Bottom = Center.

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To solve this puzzle, we will use the pattern identified in the previous step, which relates the numbers at the vertices of the triangle to the number in the center.

Identify the known values and the unknown.
The top-left number is 4.
The bottom number is 2.
The center number is 34.
Let the missing top-right number be $X$ .
Apply the established pattern.
The pattern is: $(\text{Top-left number} \times \text{Top-right number}) + \text{Bottom number} = \text{Center number}$ .
Substitute the known values into the pattern:
$(4 \times X) + 2 = 34$
Solve the equation for $X$ .
First, subtract 2 from both sides of the equation:
$4X = 34 - 2$ $4X = 32$
Next, divide both sides by 4:
$X = \frac{32}{4}$ $X = 8$
State the missing number.
The missing number in the top-right circle is 8.

Find the missing number in the triangle puzzle using the formula (Top-left * Top−right) + Bottom = Center.

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Identify the known values and the unknown.

Apply the established pattern.

Solve the equation for $X$ .

State the missing number.

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