ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Jiu Zhang

Jiu Zhang is a method of using numbers to solve problems in math. You can think of it like a magic number trick!

Here's how it works:

First, you write down a bunch of numbers in a grid. These numbers can be any size or shape, but they usually look like a big square.

Next, you pick a number that you want to find the answer for. This is called the "target number".

Now comes the magic part! You use the numbers in the grid to get the target number. You do this by adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and even using square roots!

For example, if the target number is 10, and you see numbers 4 and 6 in the grid, you can add them together to get 10. Or, if you see numbers 50 and 5, you can divide them to get 10.

The cool thing about Jiu Zhang is that there are lots of different ways to find the target number! It's like a fun puzzle that you can solve with numbers.

But don't worry if it seems too tricky at first. With practice and patience, you'll be a Jiu Zhang master in no time!