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Learn more: Python does maths?

This is the integrated development environment (IDE) that allows you to quickly access Python. Try doing some simple maths like 12*3. Remember, in the coding universe the multiplication symbol is the asterix * and the division symbol is the forward slash /. Goodluck!

Try these challenges, simply type the sum then press "enter" (No need to use an = sign)
  1. Challenge: 4*8
  2. Challenge: 100/2
  3. Challenge: 360-60
  4. Challenge: 10+20
  5. Challenge: 100-(20*10)
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The magic 8 ball (Fortune teller)

The magic 8 ball fortune teller works like this:
  1. Think of a "yes or no" question in your head, like: "Will i be Prime Minister one day?"
  2. Click the "ask" button below the magic 8 ball
  3. The magic 8 ball fortune teller will answer your question
  4. repeat steps 1 -3 (enjoy)

Magic 8 ball done in Python

The code for the magic 8 ball program is below. It does the same thing as the magic 8 above except you can see the code (and change the code). Heres is what to do:
  1. Run it by clicking the triangle "run" button
  2. This time, type in your "yes/no" question (in the "Result" box on the right side)
  3. Press enter on the keyboard and the magic 8 ball will answer your question
  4. Have fun!! (change some of the code in red and test it out)

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