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DIY Challenge 2: Bulbs: Level 2

Find the pattern by which all the bulbs light up in Level 2. 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 out3

  • Student 1

    Yellow +3 starting 0

    • Student 1

      Blue +8,10,12,14 and so on starting 0
      Green +5,7,9,11 and so on starting 0
      Red +5,7,9,11 and so on starting 0

      • Student 1

        Red starting 1