(I) AB + C = AC + + + (II) AD + E = FB ------------------ (III) FD + G = EC (IV) (V) (VI) Solution: (I.1) B = 0 (II.1) D + E = 10 (II.2) A + 1 = F (III.2) F + 1 = E (VI.2) A + F = E The last two equations determine A. A = 1 F = 2 E = 3 D = 7 We are left with equation (V) C + 3 = G. There are two possible solutions C=5, G=8 and C=6, G=9. 10 + 5 = 15 + + + 17 + 3 = 20 ------------------ 27 + 8 = 35 10 + 6 = 16 + + + 17 + 3 = 20 ------------------ 27 + 9 = 36 References: W. N. Bolchowitinow, B. I. Koltowoi, I. K. Lagowski; Spass für freie Stunden - Rätsel Spiele Denkaufgaben, Verlag für die Frau, Leipzig, 1980, 2. Auflage Problem 194 A: (with E and G already given) Johannes Lehmann; Mathe mit Pfiff, Manz Verlag 1977, ISBN 3-7863-0383-5 Chap: Kryptarithmetik p71-72 Problem 23: (with A, E, and G already given) Johannes Lehmann; Mathe mit Herz, Urania Verlag 1991, ISBN 3-332-00479-4, new edition of "Mathe mit Pfiff" Chap: Kryptarithmetik p81-83 Problem 23: (with A, E, and G already given)