Strategies for the 24 Math Game

The video tutorial introduces the 24 math game, explaining its basic rules and objectives. Players must use each number on a card once to reach the total of 24, using operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. The tutorial provides example solutions, explains card difficulty levels indicated by dots, and offers a strategy using factors of 24. It concludes with practice problems to help viewers master the game.

What is the main objective of the 24 Math Game?

• To use all numbers on the card to reach 24

• To use only multiplication to reach 24

• To use only addition to reach 24

• To reach the number 12 using any operations

In the example with numbers 6, 3, 5, and 3, which operations were used to reach 24?

• Addition and subtraction

• Multiplication and addition

• Multiplication and division

• Subtraction and division

What do the dots in the corner of the cards indicate?

• The number of operations needed

• The difficulty level of the card

• The color of the numbers

• The number of solutions available

What does a red circle around a number indicate?

• The number is a prime number

• The number is a six

• The number is a factor of 24

• The number is a nine

What is a useful strategy for solving the 24 Math Game?

• Ignoring the colored numbers

• Using only subtraction

• Memorizing the factors of 24

• Using only addition

Which of the following is a pair of factors of 24?

• 7 and 3

• 3 and 8

• 6 and 7

• 5 and 5

In the practice problem, what is the result of 8 minus 6?

• 2

• 1

• 4

• 3

What is the final step to reach 24 in the practice problem with numbers 8, 6, and 1?

• Multiply 8 by 3

• Divide 8 by 2

• Add 8 and 6

• Subtract 6 from 8

In the strategy example, what is the result of 4 minus 2?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 1

What should you try to make if you cover up the number 4 in the practice problem?

• 24

• 12

• 6

• 8