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What is recommended to watch for additional mental math learning?
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Arthur Benjamin's TED Talk
Using the technique from the book, what is 68 * 11?
748
What is the first step in squaring the number 35 using Arthur Benjamin's method?
Multiply 3 (first digit) by 4 (the next higher digit), then add 25.
What specific example is given for multiplying a number by 11 in the book?
Multiplying 54 by 11.
Who is the author of the book on Mental Math?
Arthur Benjamin
What discount is available for Brilliant.org's annual premium subscription?
20% off
Describe the second step in squaring a two-digit number ending in five.
Multiply the first digit by the next higher digit and then add 25 to the result.
Who wrote the forewords for the book on Mental Math?
Bill Nye and the late James Randy
What is the structure of the book on Mental Math?
It has 11 chapters, from Chapter Zero to Chapter Infinity, and two forewords.
What is the result of squaring the number 65 using the method for squaring two-digit numbers ending in five?
4225
What type of performances is Arthur Benjamin known for?
Live shows and TED Talks
What educational platform does the book recommend for learning math interactively?
Brilliant.org
Provide an example problem for practicing multiplying a two-digit number by 11.
53 * 11
How do you handle the result if it is more than 9 when multiplying a two-digit number by 11?
Place the result between the two digits and add 1 to the first digit.
What is the first step in multiplying a two-digit number by 11?
Add the two digits of the number together.
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