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R Tottman, Claverham
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
"Far too slow getting going....apart from that not a bad idea."
The Best Maths Class Ever 7cd/M2, King Alfred's College Oxfordshire
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
"A nice starter we thought it was a bit of fun. Louis helped to sort out the algebra for us. WE thought it could have been a bit faster. Molly just arrived and is disappointed that she missed it !!"
Lauren F, 7nma1, The Best Maths Class Ever, St Ivo School
Saturday, May 15, 2010
"Brilliant, but could have been A LOT faster! Please include more like this on your site!

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You should all get the answer 2

Can you see why?

Here are the instructions you were given

Think of a number less than thirty
Multiply your number by six
subtract five from your answer
now add seventeen to your answer
divide your result by three
subtract four
divide your answer by your original number
write down your answer

Can you see why everybody will get the same answer?

6x - 5

6x + 12

2x + 4

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