Favorite Math Problem
On which day of the week were you born?
(Without looking at a calendar!)
Can you figure out the day of the week that you were born using only your calculator?
You can with a little algebra and modular arithmetic!
You can with a little algebra and modular arithmetic!
Even thought the answer to this problem is always changing and you may not have use for your answer, you will gain experience in problem solving in a unique way. There are many different ways to arrive at the same answer for this problem so each individual will have a unique learning and problem solving experience, which will be beneficial for everyone in the real world.