To solve the given puzzle, let’s look for a pattern in the given equations:
1. 1 + 4 = 5
2. 2 + 5 = 12
3. 3 + 6 = 21
One way to look at it is by examining the relationship between the sum and the result. Notice:
1. 1 + 4 = 5
2. 5 + 2 + 5 = 12
3. 12 + 3 + 6 = 21
It seems that each equation is taking the result of the previous equation and adding the sum of the current numbers. Let’s apply this to the final equation:
• Previous result: 21
• Current numbers: 5 and 8
So, 21 + 5 + 8 = 34
Therefore, 5 + 8 = 34.
