Math is Magic!!!! Everyone pick a number – any number you want! Multiply your number by 2 Now add 10 to your answer Divide your total by 2 Now, subtract your original number from your answer Betcha your answer is 5! 

Another trick! Choose a Number Add 5 Multiply your answer by 2 Subtract 4 Divide your answer by 2 Subtract the number you started with The answer is 3

Put it in pictures Choose a number Add five Multiply your answer by 2 Subtract 4 Divide your answer by 2 Subtract the original number

Done with symbols Choose a number Add five Multiply your answer by 2 Subtract 4 Divide your answer by 2 Subtract the original number

One more! Choose a number Double it Add your number Divide by 3 Add 4 Subtract your number Answer