Hard Calculus Problem |
 Dec 14 2005, 06:41 PM
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I have no idea how to solve this problem. Our Algebra teacher said that if we can solve this problem, then we get 10 extra points on our mid term.
Let f(x) be a function defined on the positive integers such that: f(x) = x/2 if x is even f(x) = (3*x+1)/2 if x is odd |
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Dec 17 2005, 01:29 PM
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I think that the purpose of this problem is to find one function that fits that description.
I don't think that this is calculus, but what I would do is create a table of values like this: x f(x) 1 2 2 1 3 5 4 2 5 8 6 3 7 11 Create a table on a graphing calculator and then try to find the function. I can't find my TI-83 right now, and I don't know how to do anything practical on my TI-89 Titanium, so I can't graph it at the moment. Hm, that would probably be a very awkward graph. Good luck. 
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Maestro Hard Calculus Problem Dec 14 2005, 06:41 PM
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also, where... Dec 17 2005, 04:27 AM wind&fire for some reason it would be harder if you had some... Dec 17 2005, 08:33 AM mipadi I actually still don't get this... You have f(... Dec 17 2005, 02:14 PM RiC3xBoy anoniez, you got some pretty handwriting. Dec 17 2005, 03:18 PM anoniez haha, thanks! lol Dec 17 2005, 05:05 PM wind&fire oh i might as well give ita shot even if it feels ... Dec 18 2005, 09:19 PM
anoniez QUOTE(wind&fire @ Dec 18 2005, 8:19 PM)oh... Dec 18 2005, 11:28 PM mzkandi I'm going to assume this assignment has been t... Dec 19 2005, 09:41 AM |
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