Want a peek under the ‘hood’ of my brain when I do a mental math calculation? This video is a slow-motion, step-by-step snapshot of what goes on when I add numbers in my head. The first thing you need to learn is how to add from LEFT to RIGHT, which is opposite from most math classes out there. I’ll show you how to do this – it’s easy, and essential to working bigger numbers in your head.


Here’s what you do:



 


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Exercises


  1. 23 + 74
  2. 48 + 169
  3. 627 + 192
  4. 799 + 5692
  5. 562 + 658
  6. 20 x 236
  7. 400 x 41
  8. 300 x 344
  9. 50 x 239
  10. 203 x 456

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