Execute multi-step mathematical algorithms (Kaprekar, Collatz) and appreciate the concept of mathematical constants and unsolved conjectures.
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Hook introducing Kaprekar's Constant.
Steps for Kaprekar's routine.
Want to see the magic of 6174 in action? Let's break down the exact mathematical steps discovered by D.R. Kaprekar in 1949.
Flowchart of the Kaprekar steps.
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Practice one step of Kaprekar's routine.
Let's practice the steps discovered by the Indian mathematics teacher D.R. Kaprekar. First, take a 4-digit number like 3524 and arrange its digits to form the possible number, which is 5432. Next, arrange the exact same digits to form the possible number, giving us 2345. Then, you must the smaller number from the larger one to find the difference. For our starting number, this step gives a result of . If you take the digits of this new number and repeat the process, you will eventually reach the magic number . This special number is famously known as the .
Define a mathematical constant.
Introduce the Collatz Conjecture and its rules.
Many problems in mathematics are very easy to pose, but incredibly difficult to solve. One of the most famous examples is the Collatz Conjecture.
Practice applying the Collatz rules.
If your current number in the Collatz sequence is 10, what are the next THREE numbers in the sequence?