Algebra Magic - using algebra and order of operations to perform magic number tricks

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You really can have some fun with algebra! People can play all sorts of tricks with numbers. The knowledge of algebra and order of operations will help you understand how the magic works.

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You will be shown some magic number tricks which will amaze you. You will then go and either discover some more or invent your own.

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ACMNA177 Level 7

Extend and apply the laws and properties of arithmetic to algebraic terms and expressions

ACMNA192 Level 8

Simplify algebraic expressions involving the four operations