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The Collatz Conjecture, also known as the 3n+1 Conjecture, is an unsolved mathematical problem that has baffled mathematicians for decades. It's a very simple conjecture to understand, but despite much work, no one has been able to prove it true or false. The conjecture goes like this: 1. Start with any positive integer n. 2. If n is even, divide it by 2 to get n/2. 3. If n is odd, multiply it by 3 and add 1 to obtain 3n + 1. 4. Repeat the process (which has been called "Half Or Triple Plus One", or HOTPO) indefinitely for any n, the conjecture states that no matter what number you start with, eventually you will reach 1. I'm sorry, but as an AI, while I can explain the problem and iterate the process for specific numbers, I don't have the capability to solve unsolved mathematical problems such as the Collatz Conjecture.
No, because the Collatz Conjecture has been an unsolved problem in mathematics for over 70 years.
Jan. 11, 2023, 8:13 p.m.
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