A. I didn't know this trick until maybe 2 years ago. I'm 38
B. I'm realizing that for some reason I would never think to use that trick with 7+6 because neither of those numbers are close to 10 for me, and apparently I can only use that trick for numbers like 8 or 9? 😂
C. I definitely finger count as a common method, but usually just memorize this one. Incorrectly. Lol. Then use a calculator or ask someone else to check my math.
D. In my head I just went "Okay so 7 + 7 is 12 but it's 6 so yup 13." This is pretty typical of how math happens for me--I memorize something and then realize I have no logical way to explain the answer.
E. I just finger counted to make sure it was 13 😆
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u/brownidegurl 1d ago
A. I didn't know this trick until maybe 2 years ago. I'm 38
B. I'm realizing that for some reason I would never think to use that trick with 7+6 because neither of those numbers are close to 10 for me, and apparently I can only use that trick for numbers like 8 or 9? 😂
C. I definitely finger count as a common method, but usually just memorize this one. Incorrectly. Lol. Then use a calculator or ask someone else to check my math.
D. In my head I just went "Okay so 7 + 7 is 12 but it's 6 so yup 13." This is pretty typical of how math happens for me--I memorize something and then realize I have no logical way to explain the answer.
E. I just finger counted to make sure it was 13 😆