Curious Calculation Process Steps

Curious Calculation Process Steps

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science, Fun

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video tutorial introduces a curious calculation method where any counting number results in the number eight after a series of arithmetic operations. The process involves selecting a number, subtracting one, multiplying by three, adding twelve, dividing by three, adding five, and finally subtracting the original number. The video concludes by highlighting the curiosity of this calculation and mentions a proof available in the description.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the curious calculation process?

Subtract one from the number

Multiply the number by three

Add twelve to the number

Select any counting number

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After subtracting one and multiplying by three, what is the next step in the calculation?

Divide by three

Add five

Subtract the original number

Add twelve

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result after dividing by three in the calculation process?

156

161

468

152

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step in the curious calculation?

Add five

Subtract the original number

Add twelve

Multiply by three

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the consistent result of the calculation, regardless of the starting number?

Twelve

Three

Eight

Five