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II  Integer patterns II  II  II  I calculator, RM9



               If you press  j+1-I  after a positive number,
               it changes it to a negative number.
               Some calculators use other symbols
               for the j+t-1 key, such as  -x  .
               Check that your calculator has a key like I +/-I .




        ITJ  • Follow the instructions on this card to program your calculator.
               .         ~ .
                . Press DI  II •  •  II II
                Press Et.


               •  Press  =  five times and write down the sequence of numbers.
               • Write down the sequence of numbers you think the calculator
                  will display if you press i:::J tive more times.
               • Check your answers with your calculator.



        ~ Repeat ITJ using each of these cards.

               a                                       b
                   Press m II •• II m .
                   Press 1111 .

               c                                       d   Press m It •• II m

                                                           Press It 11.


               e   Press m 1111 a a II m               f   Press m Ii •• II m

                   Press 11  fi.                           Press a El II.



        @]     Copy and complete these sequences.

               a  12, 6, • . -6, • . •            b  -17,-10, • , • . • .18
               c  -24, -14, • • • • • . 26        d  34,23, 12, • . • . •


               Design cards to show how you can program your calculator to display
               each of the sequences in @] .

                Now try RM9.

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