Conjecturing and generalising
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problemAbsurdity again
What is the value of the integers a and b where sqrt(8-4sqrt3) = sqrt a - sqrt b? -
problemIncircles
The incircles of 3, 4, 5 and of 5, 12, 13 right angled triangles have radii 1 and 2 units respectively. What about triangles with an inradius of 3, 4 or 5 or ...? -
problemLoopy
Investigate sequences given by $a_n = \frac{1+a_{n-1}}{a_{n-2}}$ for different choices of the first two terms. Make a conjecture about the behaviour of these sequences. Can you prove your conjecture? -
problemChocolate maths
Pick the number of times a week that you eat chocolate. This number must be more than one but less than ten. Multiply this number by 2. Add 5 (for Sunday). Multiply by 50... Can you explain why it works? -
problemThreesomes
Imagine an infinitely large sheet of square dotty paper on which you can draw triangles of any size you wish (providing each vertex is on a dot). What areas is it/is it not possible to draw? -
problemMind reading
Think of a number, add one, double it, take away 3, add the number you first thought of, add 7, divide by 3 and take away the number you first thought of. You should now be left with 2. How do I know? -
problemChocolate 2010
First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to eat chocolate. Multiply this number by 2... -
problemFibonacci factors
For which values of n is the Fibonacci number fn even? Which Fibonnaci numbers are divisible by 3? -
problemTaking steps
In each of the pictures the invitation is for you to: Count what you see. Identify how you think the pattern would continue.