Understand Mathematics on MSN

Easy math tricks and techniques you should know

Boost your math skills quickly with these easy-to-follow, practical techniques. Perfect for students, parents, and anyone ...
Understand Mathematics on MSN

Easy math tips and tricks to ace your classes

Boost your math skills with simple, practical guides designed to help students understand concepts faster and more ...
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An amusing parlor trick is performed as follows. Ask spectator A to jot down any three-digit number and then to repeat the digits in the same order to make a six-digit number (e.g., 394,394). With ...
– Ask your students to choose a three-digit number where the first and last digits differ by at least 2. – Reverse the number and subtract the smaller number from the larger one. – Ask a student to ...
“50 plus 5, plus 30, minus 55.” This was just one of the mathematical equations thrown at young mental arithmetic trainees during a live demonstration last week. I was in awe of how quickly young ...