Make the answer as unique and original as possible.

[mkxc3]

Ok, so obviously the answer is "multiply by 9"
However, how can you make this answer stand out? Can you make an equation? Or perhaps make a rhyme of of number 9? Or write it in morse code?

 

[lev888]

Before you write a song about it you need to explain why it works out this way.

 

[HallsofIvy]

Call the date chosen "n". Then the numbers directly above and below it are n-7 and n+7. The numbers to the left and right are n-1 and n+1. And the four diagonal numbers are n-6, n-8, n+6, and n+8. What do those numbers add to?