Function Machine
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What rule is hiding inside the Function Machine? Press GO and watch five numbers pass through the machine. Each input produces an output. Study the pairs in the table, then choose the rule that works for all five.
How to Play Function Machine
- Press GO to run five numbers through the machine.
- Compare the input and output numbers in the table.
- Choose one of the four possible rules.
- If your choice is wrong, look at the pairs again and try another rule. Press GO after solving it to play a new round.
Function Machine helps children explore input-output tables, number patterns, and early algebraic thinking. The puzzles use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Look for a rule that explains every row, rather than just one pair.
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