In the number sequence for Collatz Conjecture starting with 12, what i...
According to the Collatz Conjecture, if a number is even, it is divided by 2. The next number after 6 (which is even) is 6 ÷ 2 = 3.
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In the number sequence for Collatz Conjecture starting with 12, what i...
Understanding the Collatz Conjecture
The Collatz Conjecture is a sequence defined as follows:
- Start with any positive integer.
- If the number is even, divide it by 2.
- If the number is odd, multiply it by 3 and add 1.
- Repeat the process for the resulting number.
Starting with 12
Let's see how the sequence progresses starting with 12:
- 12 (even) → 12 / 2 = 6
- 6 (even) → 6 / 2 = 3
Next Number After 6
Now, we need to find the next number after 6:
- 6 is even, so we divide it by 2:
- 6 / 2 = 3
Thus, after 6, the next number in the sequence is 3.
Options Analysis
Let's review the given options:
- a) 3 (correct answer)
- b) 10 (incorrect)
- c) 7 (incorrect)
- d) 5 (incorrect)
Conclusion
The next number after 6 in the Collatz sequence starting from 12 is indeed 3, making option 'A' the correct choice. This process illustrates how the Collatz Conjecture works, demonstrating the sequence's fascinating and simple rule-based nature.