How do I solve Game Is Hard Level 208?

Treat the square as zero, simplify the last line into `2X`, and pick the pentagon because the first line shows that `2X` equals the pentagon.

Why is the answer a pentagon in Level 208?

Because the square contributes nothing, the last line becomes `2X`, and the first equation ties that result to the pentagon.

Game Is Hard level guide

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Game Is Hard Level 208 is a zero-value shape algebra puzzle. Use `square = 0`, reduce the last line to `2X`, and choose the pentagon.

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Read `the square has no value.` and treat the square as zero immediately.
Use `circle + square = X` to reduce the circle into `X`.
Replace `X + circle` with `X + X`.
Match that `2X` result to the first line, where the board equates it with the pentagon.
Choose the pentagon as the final answer.

Square is zero.
The last line becomes `2X`.
Think in chain clears. The best move is the one that sets up the next two moves, not just the quickest current match.

Board notes 5 details

Layout: Level 208 says `the square has no value.` above three lines of shape algebra using a square, a circle, `X`, and a pentagon.
Goal: Solve `X + circle = ?` and answer with a pentagon.
Opening: Use the rule that the square equals zero before simplifying any of the equations.
Danger Zone: Assigning a hidden number to the square ruins the puzzle. The board wants symbolic substitution, not a guessed arithmetic value.
Mechanics: Zero-value symbolic shape algebra puzzle.

How do I solve Game Is Hard Level 208?
Treat the square as zero, simplify the last line into `2X`, and pick the pentagon because the first line shows that `2X` equals the pentagon.
Why is the answer a pentagon in Level 208?
Because the square contributes nothing, the last line becomes `2X`, and the first equation ties that result to the pentagon.