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Matrix rules

Strategy card

Pictures in a row go together.

  1. Step 1: Look at the top row.
  2. Step 2: Look at the next row. What's the same?
  3. Step 3: Find the picture that fits the empty box.

Tip: Use your finger to follow the row.

Worked example

Which picture goes in the empty box?

red circle
purple circle
red circle
question mark, the missing picture?
  • A: red circle
  • B: purple circle (the answer)
  • C: yellow circle

Why: Each column keeps its own color (red, purple, left to right). So the missing figure is the purple circle.

Your turn

Your turn 1 of 2

Which picture goes in the empty box?

green heart
green star
green heart
question mark, the missing picture?

Your turn 2 of 2

Which picture goes in the empty box?

purple star
blue star
purple star
question mark, the missing picture?

Keep practicing

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