Question

Create your own magic trick, The final answer does not have to equal to 2.

Write out an algebraic expression of why it works.

(Make sure to include all 5 of your steps)

Answer 1

Choose any number.
Add 23 to it.
Multiply the result by 16.
Now divide by 4.
Subtract four times your original number.
You are left with 92


Example: choose 100
Add 23: 123
Multiply by 16: 1968
Divide by 4: 492
Subtract 4 times 100: 492-400=92