Math Tricks Explained
with Algebra



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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