Question

What is the definition of a number trick? (Math)

Answer 1

“Think-of-a-number” tricks

These tricks come in two types: Think of a number (but don't tell me), do some arithmetic with that number, and I can predict your result. Think of a number, do some arithmetic, tell me your result, and I can instantly say what number you started with.

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Answer 2

How does the number trick work?

Trick 1: Think of a number

Pick a whole number between 1 and 10.

Add 2.

Multiply by 2.

Subtract 2.

Divide by 2.

Subtract your original number.

Everyone's final answer will be 1.

Explanation:

The Number 5 Trick. Ask somebody to think of a number and keep it secret. Then ask that person to double the secret number and then multiply by 5. Ask for the total. Whatever the total is, knock off the last digit and you will have the secret number the person mentally chose at the start.

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