Random Math Vol. 1
Riddles
Random Math Vol. 2
MORE Riddles
Teacher Trivia
100
Solve the equation.
11x+12=166
x=14
100
If you throw a blue stone into the Red Sea, what will it become?
Wet.
100
Solve the equation.
6(-6x-3)-3=-201
x=5
100
What tastes better than it smells?
Your tongue.
100
What is one nickname that Ms. Mulkerrin calls her students?
Humans, friends, honey bees, etc.
200
Find the measure of x.
x=130 degrees
200
What starts with T, ends with T, and has T in it?
A teapot.
200
Does the graph represent a function? EXPLAIN.
No, because it fails the Vertical Line Test.
200
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
A map.
200
What is Ms. Mulkerrin's first name? (Spelling counts)
Shannon
300
Solve the linear system.
-2x-9y=-25
-4x-9y=-23
(-1, 3)
300
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
An echo.
300
Write an equation in slope-intercept form from the points (1,1) and (3,5).
y=2x-1
300
How is seven different from the rest of the numbers between one and ten?
Seven has two syllables and the other numbers only have one syllable.
300
In what month and year was Ms. Mulkerrin born?
Bonus point for the exact birthday.
February 3rd, 1992
400
Solve for the missing side length. Round to the nearest tenth.
a^2+b^2=c^2
?=3.9 yards
400
A is the brother of B.
B is the brother of C.
C is the father of D.
So how is D related to A?
A is D’s uncle.
400
Find the volume of the cylinder.
V=pir^2h
V=4,082 ft^3
400
How can the number four be half of five?
IV, the Roman numeral for four, which is “half” (two letters) of the word five.
400
What college did Ms. Mulkerrin attend?
Framingham State University
500
What is the sum of the interior angles of a decagon?
1440 degrees
500
What has fifteen diamonds but isn’t rich?
A deck of cards.
500
Solve for x.
x=16
500
What English word has three consecutive double letters?
Bookkeeper.
500
I have five immediate family members. What are the names of TWO of my family members?
Seamus, Sheila, Ciaran, Sean or Dee.