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The Simplest Math Problem No One Can Solve (Collatz Conjecture)

The Simplest Math Problem No One Can Solve (Collatz Conjecture)

3x+1 Concerning the above math problem, Paul Erdös said that “Mathematics is not yet ripe for such questions.” He also offered $500 USD for its solution. Jeffrey Lagarias said in 2010 that this math problem: “Is an extraordinarily difficult problem, completely out of reach of present day mathematics.” Richard Guy has this on his list

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