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DIY Challenge 1: Bulbs: Level 1

Find the pattern by which all the bulbs light up in Level 1. Can you write a mathematical formula for each of them.

Use this link for the activity:

https://wild.maths.org/charlies-delightful-machine

What students worked out1

  • Student 1

    Red +3 starting at 1
    Green +4 starting at 2
    Blue +10 starting at 3
    Yellow +9 starting at 9