A Neat Math Trick / myLot

United States

May 9, 2016 2:02pm CST

Most people don't know about this math trick. Are you having a problem with math then try this. What's 4 X 18? This isn't really a complex problem but a lot of people have a problem with it and would have to write it done. Instead do this? What is 8 X 9? First double the first number and halve the second, this will give you the answer in half the time it would otherwise take.

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Ricki Dillane

@ricki_911 (21625)

• Toronto, Ontario

9 May 16

Math has never been my subject

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marcyaz

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

9 May 16

@ricki_911 Hope you can remember this trick which could help you with your math.

Ricki Dillane

@ricki_911 (21625)

• Toronto, Ontario

9 May 16

@Marcyaz I wrote it down, and will be practicing for the life of me I can never figure math out without using my fingers.

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marcyaz

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

10 May 16

@ricki_911 I hope this helps you on some small way.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (318787)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

10 May 16

Okay, I got the first two without a problem, they are the same number. I got so lost in your last example I had to do it three times to figure it out and finally realized I was supposed to multiply not add. I prefer the first two ways. Less complicated.

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marcyaz

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

10 May 16

Lol glad you got it.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (318787)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

10 May 16

@Marcyaz It took some effort and a calculator for that last equation. I kept doing it wrong.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (114920)

• El Paso, Texas

9 May 16

Dad always told us to count in 10s. If the number is 84+39 he'd simply add 80 to 30 then 9 to 4 and then combine. This would be 110 + 13 which then comes out to 123. I liked his method a lot and it always helped me when playing cards.

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marcyaz

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

10 May 16

Yep that is another good way.

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Marlina

@marlina (154111)

• Canada

9 May 16

Good tip.

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marcyaz

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

10 May 16

Thanks I thought it was a good tip.

Jekca

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

10 May 16

I know a few tricks, and can work that stuff out on paper, but most of the time just reach for the calculator!

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marcyaz

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

10 May 16

@Jessicalynnt It is best to be able to figure it out in your head.

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Chloe Flanagan

@puddleglum (1380)

• United States

9 May 16

That's a great trick!

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marcyaz

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

10 May 16

I thought it was also thanks.

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slund2041

@slund2041 (3314)

• United States

10 May 16

I have a lot of trouble with math. Thanks I am going to write that tip down, and practice it. Do you have other tips like this?

Oshy

@TiarasOceanView (70020)

• United States

9 May 16

What a neat idea.. I must remember that if needed Marcy.

Inlemay

@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

12 May 16

I love maths and this idea is quite fascinating. I used to teach my own children the way I remembered the Quick Maths

Jo Ann

@akalinus (44332)

• United States

9 May 16

I learned the times tables when I was a kid so I just automatically know the answer. That is a good trick though. A lot of people have trouble with math.

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marcyaz

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

9 May 16

@akalinus I also learned the times table but some have trouble with math and this might help them.

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Morley Hunt

@Morleyhunt (21741)

• Canada

9 May 16

One of the tips I've used many times. There is a lot to be said for the multiplication tables we memorized in elementary school. Those numbers are all still there. Just waiting for me to seek them out.