For each of the magical mathematical tricks below:
1) Identify what the mathematical trick does.
2) Determine why the mathematical trick works.
3) After you have explained away the magic for each of the tricks, try making your own and testing it out on a friend.
2) Determine why the mathematical trick works.
3) After you have explained away the magic for each of the tricks, try making your own and testing it out on a friend.
Hint: Try analyzing the mathematical tricks using your understanding of writing, and simplifying algebraic expressions.