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Factorials. Factors and multiples. Working systematically. Indices. Making and proving conjectures. Mathematical reasoning & proof. Multiplication & division. Number - generally. Creating and manipulating expressions and formulae. Properties of numbers.There are 5 results
Broad Topics > Using, Applying and Reasoning about Mathematics > Mathematical induction
Obviously?
Age 14 to 18 Challenge Level:
Find the values of n for which 1^n + 8^n - 3^n - 6^n is divisible by 6.
Symmetric Tangles
Age 14 to 16
The tangles created by the twists and turns of the Conway rope trick are surprisingly symmetrical. Here's why!
One Basket or Group Photo
Age 7 to 18 Challenge Level:
Libby Jared helped to set up NRICH and this is one of her favourite problems. It's a problem suitable for a wide age range and best tackled practically.
Walkabout
Age 14 to 16 Challenge Level:
A walk is made up of diagonal steps from left to right, starting at the origin and ending on the x-axis. How many paths are there for 4 steps, for 6 steps, for 8 steps?
Counting Binary Ops
Age 14 to 16 Challenge Level:
How many ways can the terms in an ordered list be combined by repeating a single binary operation. Show that for 4 terms there are 5 cases and find the number of cases for 5 terms and 6 terms.
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