Math Tricks Explained
with Algebra
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Math Tricks
Many "tricks" can be explained with algebra.
Here are several that can be used in your classroom.
General MacArthur's Favorite Number Game
Phone Number Trick
Your Age by Eating Out
What's Your Favorite Class?
Guess a Birthday
Brothers and Sisters Trick
Some Number Tricks
Number Trick
Age Trick
Domino Trick
Fibonacci Trick
Overhead Projector Trick
Calendar Trick #1
Calendar Trick #2
Repeat Yourself
Six Consecutive Numbers Trick
MacArthur's Favorite Number Game, Version 2
Card Trick
Card Trick #5
Three Piles Card Trick
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David Pleacher