The discussion revolves around finding an equation that generates a specific numerical pattern: 2, 4, 16, 256, 65536. Participants explore various mathematical approaches to derive a formula that aligns with the given values based on the input variable x.
Participants do not reach a consensus on the correct formula initially, with multiple proposed equations and corrections made throughout the discussion. The final suggestion of 2^(2^x) is acknowledged, but there remains uncertainty about the appropriate input value for x.
There are limitations regarding the assumptions made about the input values for x and how they relate to the output sequence. The discussion highlights the need for clarity in defining the starting point for the equation.
But this doesn't help me much becasue it doesn't find my numbers i need in an equation...Try writing all of them as powers of 2
I had already thought of this but it does not work...Here is the pattern it gives you.f(x) = 2^2x
Acually no, it's not for homework...its for a project I am working on(programming).I don't think we should be giving explicit formulas anyway, since it sounds like homework.
Originally posted by Qwerty
Acually no, it's not for homework...its for a project I am working on(programming).
And I don't need your help anymore, I found the answer to my question myself.
Answer: 2^(2^x)
if you first put x=1 (as you requested) to this equation you get 2^(2^1)=4 which is not the first number 2 ofcourse.Originally posted by Qwerty
I have the following pattern and i need an equation that if x = 1 then y will equal the fist number of it, if x = 2, then y will equal the 2nd number.
The pattern is:
2, 4, 16, 256, 65536
Hint: It keeps squaring itself.
Any ideas?
Yes this is an error in my first post, 0 is supposed to be the first number subsituted into the equation.if you first put x=1 (as you requested) to this equation you get 2^(2^1)=4 which is not the first number 2 ofcourse.