Unveiling the Magic of Middle Maths: Palindromic Numbers, Magic Squares, and More!
Delve into the intriguing world of middle maths and discover the wonders of palindromic numbers, magic squares, and the mesmerizing Lo Shu square. Explore the magic of creating palindromes, unlocking the mysteries of magic squares, and the unique properties of the 5x5 magic square. Engage your mind with fascinating numerical patterns and challenges.
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MIDDLE MATHS IS IT MAGIC? Warm up - Palindromic Numbers Magic Squares Helen Walters
Palindromic numbers Choose any number Reverse the digits of the number Add the numbers together Continue adding the numbers together until a palindrome appears It may take some time and patience! It may take some time and patience! Keep trying! Keep trying! =) =)
Lo Shu Lo Shu Getty Images
Add each of the 4 rows Is this a Magic Square ? 16 5 9 4 3 2 13 8 12 1 Add each of the 4 columns 10 11 6 15 14 Add each diagonal 7 What is the magic number ?
16 3 5 10 11 8 9 4 15 14 1 16 3 5 10 11 8 9 4 15 14 1 2 13 16 3 5 10 11 8 9 4 15 14 1 16 3 5 10 11 8 9 4 15 14 1 2 13 6 7 12 6 7 12 2 13 2 13 6 7 12 6 7 12
Across the middle there are 9 vertical squares and 9 horizontal squares Every second diagonal is missed This is why it is called a 5x5 magic square.
