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Bored with meetings, inventor Benjamin Franklin doodles on paper to pass the time. While writing down numbers in a box, Ben wonders how the numbers add up in rows and columns...and the Magic Squares are born
This engaging title shows how Benjamin Franklin, inventor, writer and scientist, created a puzzle called the magic square to keep from being bored while serving as clerk for the Pennsylvania Assembly.
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What was the first number Benjamin Franklin put on his magic square?
69
What experiments did Benjamin Franklin do?
1717-swimming paddles for feet and hand 1729-whoopee cushion 1736-the magic squares 1742-the Franklin stove 1749-biofical glasses 1752-experiments with electricity 1755-the long arm 1759-1760-the rocking chair fan 1751-streetlights enacted 1768-the chair-desk 1772-combination locks 1780-calculator 1786-modern calculator
What was the magic square used for in the middle ages?
to help them multiplye
What were ben Franklin's hobbies?
Benjamin Franklin was deeply interested in the scientific world. He also liked to write.In his childhood he liked swimming and building. That's what I can say off the top of my head, I hope it helps!
Did the egyptians use magic?
no there is no such thing as magic
What was the first number Benjamin Franklin put on his magic square?
69
Which great American used to concoct magic squares when political debates became tedious?
Benjamin Franklin
Which great American used to concoct magic squares when political debates become tedious?
Benjamin Franklin would concoct magic squares when debates got rather tedious
What is the duration of Franklin's Magic Christmas?
The duration of Franklin's Magic Christmas is 3300.0 seconds.
When was Franklin's Magic Christmas created?
Franklin's Magic Christmas was created on 2001-11-06.
How is the magic number in a magic square found?
if the magic square is magic then it is found inside bananas.
How do you make a fraction magic square?
To make a fraction magic square, start by filling in the grid with fractions so that each row, column, and diagonal has the same sum. Use different fractions that have the same sum but different denominators to create a variety of solutions. You can also adjust the value of the fractions to make the magic square more challenging.
What are the ratings and certificates for Franklin's Magic Christmas - 2002 V?
Franklin's Magic Christmas - 2002 V is rated/received certificates of: Denmark:A Finland:K-3 UK:U
How do you solve a 3x3 magic square with 25 as its total?
3x3 magic square 25 total
What is the magic constant of Durer's magic square?
The constant is 34.
What is the magic square that uses multiples of five?
Just take any magic square, and multiply every number by 5. Here you will get another magic square with all numbers multiples of 5.
Does the number 5 always have to be in the middle of a magic square?
Think! What if the magic square had an even number of cells. There's your answer.
