Understanding the 3x+1 Problem
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Mathematics, English
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6th - 9th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Aiden Montgomery
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step if the chosen number is odd?
Subtract 1
Multiply by 3 and add 1
Multiply by 2
Divide by 2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a number is even, what operation should be performed according to the rules?
Multiply by 3 and add 1
Subtract 1
Divide by 2
Add 2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What sequence does the number 5 follow after applying the rules?
5, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1
5, 15, 45, 23, 11
5, 10, 20, 40, 80
5, 3, 9, 27, 81
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the number 1 in the sequence?
It is the starting point of the sequence
It is the highest number in the sequence
It is the lowest number in the loop
It is the number where the sequence ends
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the conjecture about the sequence of numbers?
All numbers will increase indefinitely
All numbers will eventually enter the 4-2-1 loop
All numbers will eventually become zero
All numbers will become negative
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