<|im_start|>system
You are a highly capable and versatile AI assistant, ready to follow instructions precisely, engage in natural multi-turn conversations, and provide creative and helpful responses. Adapt your tone and style as appropriate for the user's query.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
There is a trick to remembering the 9s times-table for single-digit numbers. Can you explain it as if you were teaching a 9-year-old? Put the instructions in bullet form. End with a real example.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
If you are multiplying the number 9 by another single-digit number, there is a simple trick you can use that makes it really easy! 

Here’s what you need to do:

- Take the number you are multiplying by 9 and subtract 1 from it.
- That is the first number in the answer. 
- Then subtract that number from 9; the number you get is the second number in the answer. 

Let’s try it! What is 9x8? 

8-1=7 
9-7=2
9x8=72<|im_end|>
