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- For mathematician and "mathemagician" Arthur Benjamin, the best way to illustrate the basic concept of algebra is with a little magic trick: "Think of a number between one and ten. Now, double it. Add ten. Then, divide by two. Subtract the number you started with originally.”
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Sep 8, 2015 · For mathematician and "mathemagician" Arthur Benjamin, the best way to illustrate the basic concept of algebra is with a little magic trick: "Think of a number between one and ten. Now,...
Feb 1, 2021 · He also teaches you shortcuts using the complement of a number (its distance from 100 or 1000) and demonstrates the uses of mental addition and subtraction for quickly counting calories and making...
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Apr 4, 2014 · Arthur Benjamin, Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College, explains the fundamentals of performing mental mathematics. This video was produced for Mat...
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Jan 9, 2008 · http://www.ted.com In a lively show, mathemagician Arthur Benjamin races a team of calculators to figure out 3-digit squares, solves another massive mental equation and guesses a few...
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Aug 8, 2006 · Secrets of Mental Math. by. Arthur Benjamin; Michael Shermer. Publication date. 2006-08-08. Topics. Popular science, Mathematics (Specific Aspects), Mathematics, Science/Mathematics, Applied, Mathematics / General, Study & Teaching, Magic tricks in mathematics education, Mental arithmetic, Mental calculators, Study and teaching. Publisher.
Randi invited him to perform his mathematical tricks on a television program called Exploring Psychic Powers Live, co-hosted by Uri Geller. Randi also encouraged Benjamin to become involved in the growing skeptical movement. He attended early meetings of the Southern California Skeptics in the 1990s, which later evolved into the Skeptics Society.
Aug 8, 2006 · Get ready to amaze your friends—and yourself—with incredible calculations you never thought you could master, as renowned “mathemagician” Arthur Benjamin shares his techniques for lightning-quick calculations and amazing number tricks.
