Question 16
Maja can write positive integers onto a blackboard according to two rules. For every number $n$ that is already on the board, she can write down $3n+13$. Whenever one of the numbers on the board is a perfect square, she can also write down its square root.
a. Using only this two rules, can she get the number $55$ assuming she starts with $256$?
b. Using only this two rules, can she get the number $256$ assuming she starts with $55$?
a. Using only this two rules, can she get the number $55$ assuming she starts with $256$?
b. Using only this two rules, can she get the number $256$ assuming she starts with $55$?