In Black Ops 6: Terminus, one of the challenges is solving the Algebra/Math Puzzle, a crucial step in progressing through the free Beamsmasher quest. To begin, players must activate the puzzle by locating and interacting with three laptops scattered around the Terminus map. In this article, we will discuss how to solve the Terminus algebra/math puzzle in BO6 Zombies.
Terminus Algebra/Math Puzzle in BO6 Zombies
To begin, players need to activate the math puzzle by interacting with three laptops located around Terminus. Here’s where you can find them:
X: Outside the Storage Area, just past the Interrogation Room where Quick Revive is located.
Y: Outside the Docks, by the stairs before heading down to the Sea Tower.
Z: Outside the Communications building, near the railings and metal fence.
First, make sure the Pack-a-Punch machine is activated, then purchase the Dead Wire Ammo Mod. From the Bio Lab, take the Inclined Lift up and use your Dead Wire-equipped weapon to shoot an electric panel inside the room as you ride up. After that, turn right to shoot a second panel, and the third one is located behind Pack-a-Punch, between the Communications building and the Storage Area. Next, head over to the Living Quarters, where you’ll find the fourth electric box above the AMP. Finally, in the Rec Yard, facing the Research Office, shoot the fifth and last electric box to open the doors.
Enter the Research Office, and on the left, you’ll find a zombie that needs to be defeated to get the EMF Fob. Once you have it, head to the Sea Tower and interact with the briefcase on the right side of Elemental Pop to obtain the Multiphasic Resonator. With both items in hand, return to the Research Office and interact with the computer terminal twice. This will reveal three yellow sticky notes, each displaying a symbol labeled X, Y, and Z.
Symbols
The image above shows each symbol and its corresponding numerical value, and this chart will stay the same in every game. Players can use it to match the symbols they find in their own game. If you prefer to figure out the numbers on your own, just remember that the row (the numbers on the left) represents the first digit, and the column (the numbers at the bottom) represents the second digit.
The Math Equation
1. 2X + 11
- First, multiply 2 by the value of X (so, 2 x X). In our case, that’s 2 x 10, which equals 20.
- Then, add 11 to the result (20 + 11 = 31).
That gives you the first set of numbers for the code 31.
2. (2Z + Y) – 5
Here’s how to solve it:
- First, multiply 2 by the value of Z (2 x Z). In our case, Z is 21, so 2 x 21 = 42.
- Next, add the value of Y (in our case, 20) to the result of 2 x Z (so 20 + 42 = 62).
- Finally, subtract 5 from the total (62 – 5 = 56).
That gives you the answer for the second code 56.
3. |(Y + Z) – X|
- First, add the values of Y and Z (in this case, 41).
- Then, subtract the value of X (10) from the total (41 – 10 = 31).
- If the result is a positive number, that’s your final code.
- If the result is negative, just ignore the minus sign and use the positive number as the final code.
In this case, the final code would be 31.
Once players enter the code, they’ll get a confirmation on the screen along with a message from Peck. After that, they’ll need to wait until the next round, when the Janus P.A. System will announce: “Multiphasic Resonator calibrated. Target located. Loading coordinates.” This will reveal the island players need to go to in order to continue the Beamsmasher quest.
