SET3: Cross Sum 144 puzzles with fractions to solve home printable digital download puzzle books adults teens older children

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**PDF FILE 144 puzzles
**Cross Sum Easy Level 36 Puzzles
**Cross Sum Normal Level 36 Puzzles
**Cross Sum Hard Level 36 Puzzles
**Cross Sum Expert Level 36 Puzzles
**Solutions Easy Level: 36 Puzzles
**Solutions Normal Level: 36 Puzzles
**Solutions Hard Level: 36 Puzzles
**Solutions Expert Level: 36 Puzzles

Cross Sum Sampler Pack cross sum puzzles 144 to solve home printable digital download puzzle books.

A Cross Sum Puzzle is a mathematical puzzle using a grid with blank spaces and some numbers filled in. There are horizontal and vertical calculations. you must enter each of the numbers from 1-9 in the blank spaces on the grid to simultaneously satisfy six different sums.

The aim of the puzzle is to fill in each blank square so that every horizontal and vertical calculation is correct. You can only use the numbers 1 – 9 to fill in the blanks – each number is only used once!
There are144 puzzles in the book: Whole Number Puzzles, Whole Number With Fractions, Whole Number With Negatives, with solutions provided. Simply download the files, print and enjoy. Suitable for adults and teens.

The books are provided for personal use only and may not be copied or resold.

How to play Cross Sum puzzles

Cross Sum, also known as Kakuro, is a popular number puzzle game that combines elements of crossword puzzles and Sudoku. The goal of the game is to fill in a grid with numbers, following certain rules. Here’s how to play Cross Sum puzzles:

**Objective:**
The objective of Cross Sum is to fill the grid with numbers so that each row and column contains unique digits from 1 to 9, and the sum of the numbers in each white, shaded cell matches the given sum clue for that cell.

**Rules:**

1. **Grid:** Cross Sum is played on a grid of white and shaded cells. The white cells are where you fill in numbers, and the shaded cells have sum clues.

2. **Clues:** Each shaded cell contains a number, typically in a small square. This number represents the sum of the digits that need to be filled into the white cells connected to that shaded cell. The digits must add up to the given clue without repeating any numbers.

3. **No Repeats:** In each row and column, you can’t repeat the same digit. So, for a 9×9 grid, you must use each digit from 1 to 9 once in each row and each column.

**How to Play:**

1. **Start with Clues:** Begin by looking at the shaded cells with sum clues. Try to figure out the combinations of digits that can add up to the given sum without repeating any numbers.

2. **Eliminate Options:** As you solve more cells and rows/columns, you’ll be able to eliminate certain digit options for other cells. For example, if a row already has a 4 and a 6, then you know the remaining cells in that row can’t contain 4 or 6.

3. **Use Logic:** Cross Sum is a logic puzzle. Use deductive reasoning to fill in cells. For example, if a shaded cell has a clue of 3, and there are only two white cells connected to it, those cells must be 1 and 2 (in some order).

4. **Trial and Error:** Sometimes, you might need to make educated guesses and use trial and error to progress. If you make an incorrect choice, you’ll usually notice conflicts in the rows or columns, and you can backtrack and try a different option.

5. **Check for Errors:** Periodically check your work to ensure that you haven’t violated any rules, like repeating digits in rows or columns or failing to meet a sum clue.

6. **Patience:** Cross Sum puzzles can be challenging, so don’t get discouraged if you’re stuck. Take your time and keep working through the puzzle methodically.

7. **Practice:** The more you play, the better you’ll become at recognizing number combinations and patterns.

Cross Sum puzzles come in various sizes, from 6×6 grids to larger ones. They can range in difficulty, with some being quite challenging. The key is to use logic and deduction to fill in the grid while following the rules. Happy puzzling!