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NIM GOLF

@ To improve your kinesthetic learning style, use golf tees to
play this game. Some people used matchsticks when they
were a staple of every kitchen. NIM is an ancient game of
skill. To begin, place four tees in a pile, then place two in an-
other pile, and place one in a pile of its own.

Figure 7-14 Ancient game of NIM using golf tees

Play with another person. The object of this game is to
take the last tee. On each turn, you may take one, two, or
three tees from any one pile. Try to make the other player
take the last tee. Develop a strategy to increase the number
of wins.

MATH MAGIC

Here’s a quick exercise to accomplish. Improve your problem-
solving skills by trying to determine how this trick works.
Write down a three-digit number. _____
Multiply it by 11. _____
Multiply it by 13. _____
Multiply it by 7. _____
Describe the answer. How does that work?
OK, here’s another trick: Write down number that repre-
sents the month of your birthday. (2, for February, 3 for March,
etc.) _____
Multiply it by 5. _____
Add 8. _____
Multiply by 4. _____