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The Great Meme Lab Mystery

Someone crashed the live stream and stole the golden play button right before the grand viral reveal! The studio security cameras picked up a few bizarre moves, but the culprit blended right in with the streamer crew. Solve the math clues to figure out who took the prize.

Suspects

Possible suspects

Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.

21 of 21 still in play
NameMeme PowerAura MoveDominant HandHairstyleKryptonite
LacyGrimace BlastOver9000 AuraLeft-HandedBroccoli CutGrammar Check
ValkyraeInfinite RizzOver9000 AuraLeft-HandedBuzz CutBoomer Jokes
NinjaSkibidi SpinSpeed DashRight-HandedBuzz CutGrammar Check
KaiGrimace BlastSubzero FreezeLeft-HandedBuzz CutGrammar Check
CaseohGrimace BlastSpeed DashLeft-HandedBuzz CutGrammar Check
PokimaneMewing StreakSigma StareLeft-HandedBuzz CutNo Wi-Fi
AdinFanum TaxingOver9000 AuraLeft-HandedBuzz CutGrammar Check
ShroudGrimace BlastOver9000 AuraLeft-HandedBuzz CutNo Wi-Fi
JynxziGrimace BlastSubzero FreezeRight-HandedBroccoli CutGrammar Check
HasanInfinite RizzSpeed DashLeft-HandedBuzz CutGrammar Check
ExtraemilyMewing StreakSubzero FreezeRight-HandedSlicked BackBoomer Jokes
TarikSkibidi SpinSpeed DashRight-HandedSlicked BackGrammar Check
DukeMewing StreakSpeed DashLeft-HandedBuzz CutGrammar Check
SketchGrimace BlastSpeed DashLeft-HandedBroccoli CutNo Wi-Fi
MongraalMewing StreakSubzero FreezeLeft-HandedBroccoli CutBoomer Jokes
TimmyInfinite RizzGigaChad PoseRight-HandedBroccoli CutNo Wi-Fi
ClixMewing StreakSubzero FreezeLeft-HandedBroccoli CutGrammar Check
RonFanum TaxingSpeed DashRight-HandedBuzz CutNo Wi-Fi
TfueSkibidi SpinGigaChad PoseLeft-HandedBroccoli CutNo Wi-Fi
SpeedMewing StreakGigaChad PoseLeft-HandedBuzz CutBoomer Jokes
RaySkibidi SpinOver9000 AuraRight-HandedBuzz CutGrammar Check
Clue 1

Pythagorean theorem

To decode the first clue, compare the bar model representing streamer view counts on the live monitor.

Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.

T
87
50
116
10
37
10
25
116
58
T
87
29
82
29
125
75
T
87
37
10
116
10
37
41
40
116
51
75
20
51
116
116
40
116
legs 60 and 63, hypotenuse =T
legs 80 and 84, hypotenuse =E
legs 21 and 72, hypotenuse =O
legs 6 and 8, hypotenuse =S
legs 35 and 120, hypotenuse =N
legs 12 and 35, hypotenuse =U
legs 20 and 21, hypotenuse =D
legs 18 and 80, hypotenuse =I
legs 15 and 20, hypotenuse =P
legs 12 and 16, hypotenuse =F
legs 24 and 45, hypotenuse =R
legs 30 and 40, hypotenuse =H
legs 24 and 32, hypotenuse =Z
legs 40 and 42, hypotenuse =C
legs 9 and 40, hypotenuse =B
0/15 letters found
Clue 2

Multi-step word problems

Next, solve this multi-step breakdown of clout points earned during the charity marathon.

Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.

Awitnesssawthevillainwas
L
81
79
61
36
24
71
39
D
 
79
D
 
.
Streamer earned 5 keyboards in each of 4 rounds, plus 74 bonus keyboards. Then 13 keyboards were lost. How many keyboards are left?L
Streamer collected 79 headphones in the morning and 41 headphones in the afternoon, then split them equally among 5 Esports Squad. How many headphones did each get?H
Streamer collected 122 subscribers in the morning and 91 subscribers in the afternoon, then split them equally among 3 Esports Squad. How many subscribers did each get?A
There were 81 energy drinks in all. 1 Esports Squad used 9 energy drinks each. The other 2 Esports Squad shared the rest equally. How many energy drinks did each of the other Esports Squad get?T
There were 398 keyboards in all. 8 keyboards were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 10 Esports Squad. How many keyboards did each get?N
Streamer collected 173 headphones in the morning and 222 headphones in the afternoon, then split them equally among 5 Esports Squad. How many headphones did each get?E
Streamer collected 263 headphones in the morning and 42 headphones in the afternoon, then split them equally among 5 Esports Squad. How many headphones did each get?F
0/7 letters found
Clue 3

Word problems

A quick calculation of chat donations will reveal the third secret piece of evidence.

Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.

Someonescaredthevillainoffwith
G
22
16
93
111
111
93
16
45
84
44
45
K
 
.
Streamer lined up 2 rows of 11 light sticks. How many light sticks in all?G
Streamer found 70 headphones yesterday and 23 more today. How many headphones in all?A
Streamer found 43 energy drinks yesterday and 41 more today. How many energy drinks in all?H
Streamer found 14 subscribers yesterday and 2 more today. How many subscribers in all?R
Streamer lined up 11 rows of 4 energy drinks. How many energy drinks in all?E
There were 145 keyboards. 34 were used up. How many keyboards are left?M
Streamer lined up 9 rows of 5 headphones. How many headphones in all?C
0/7 letters found
Clue 4

Bar model word problems

Calculate the direct diagonal distance across the sound stage using the Pythagorean theorem.

Draw a bar model to solve each word problem. Its answer reveals a letter — write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.

Astrandof
B
68
141
7
7
95
141
10
hairturnedupatthescene.
There were 103 headphones in all. 35 headphones were used. How many headphones are left?
draw a bar model
Answer:→B
There were 47 energy drinks in all. 37 energy drinks were used. How many energy drinks are left?
draw a bar model
Answer:→T
Streamer used 1/3 of the energy drinks on the first day. The other 94 energy drinks were used the next day. How many energy drinks were there in all?
draw a bar model
Answer:→U
Streamer shares 190 keyboards equally among 2 teams. How many keyboards does each team get?
draw a bar model
Answer:→C
There were 23 energy drinks in all. 16 energy drinks were used. How many energy drinks are left?
draw a bar model
Answer:→Z
0/5 letters found
Clue 5

Square roots — the last clue

Finally, find the side length of the square server rack array by taking its square root.

First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!

Step 1 — solve these
sqrt(100) = ?
sqrt(4) = ?
sqrt(121) = ?
sqrt(25) = ?
sqrt(36) = ?
sqrt(16) = ?
sqrt(81) = ?
sqrt(49) = ?
sqrt(64) = ?
sqrt(9) = ?
sqrt(144) = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain activated infinite rizz, then executed a speed dash.
2.The villain started a mewing streak, then executed a speed dash.
3.The villain demanded a fanum tax, then struck a gigachad pose.
4.The villain started a mewing streak, then channeled a subzero freeze.
5.The villain started a mewing streak, then flashed an over9000 aura.
6.The villain started a mewing streak, then struck a gigachad pose.
7.The villain demanded a fanum tax, then held a sigma stare.
8.The villain activated infinite rizz, then struck a gigachad pose.
9.The villain performed a skibidi spin, then held a sigma stare.
10.The villain launched a grimace blast, then executed a speed dash.
11.The villain demanded a fanum tax, then flashed an over9000 aura.
12.The villain started a mewing streak, then held a sigma stare.
Solve it

Name the culprit

Choose the one suspect left standing.

About this mystery

Grade level
Grade 10 math
Math topics
Pythagorean theorem, Multi-step word problems, Word problems, Bar models, Square roots
Reading level
grades 7-9
Theme
The Great Meme Lab Mystery — set in The Brainrot Streaming Studio
Format
Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
Solution
One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects

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