Magic in Numbers

There are various ways to manipulate numbers, and see true magic in their properties.

Here are a few tricks you can enjoy:

Trick 1: Number Below 10

Step 1: Think of a number below 10. 

Step 2: Double the number you have thought of.

Step 3: Add 6 to your result.

Step 4: Divide the answer in half.

Step 5: Subtract your original number from this quotient. 

Step 6: Your answer should always be 3.

For example, I chose the number 8.

8 x 2 = 16

6 + 16 = 22

22 / 2 = 11

11 - 8 = 3

Trick 2: Any Number

Step 1: Think of any number. It can be either positive or negative.

Step 2: Subtract 1 from the number you thought of.

Step 3: Multiply your result by 3.

Step 4: Add 12 to your result.

Step 5: Divide this answer by 3.

Step 6: Add 5 to this answer.

Step 7: Subtract your original number from this answer.

Step 8: Your answer should always be 8.

For example, I chose the number 20.

20 - 1 = 19

19 x 3 = 57

12 + 57 = 69

69 / 3 = 23

23 + 5 = 28

28 - 20 = 8

Trick 3: Same 3 Digit Number

Step 1: Think of any 3 digit number containing the same 3 digits. 

Step 2: Add up each of the digits in this number.

Step 3: Divide your original number with the sum of its 3 digits.

Step 4: Your answer should always be 37.

For example, I chose the number 111.

1 + 1 + 1 = 3

111 / 3 = 37

All in all, these simple math tricks should demonstrate that numbers can produce constant results, just as we know God's love is constant and does not waver. :)