Function Machines
WALT: use function machines to solve problems
The function machines below tell us what to do with a number once it enters the machine.
Look at this example:
IN x2 +4 OUT
When you put the number into the machine it would multiply by 2 then add
4 to give you a number which comes out the other side.
e.g. 2 IN -> 2 x 2 = 4 -> 4 + 4 = 8 -> 8 OUT
Try using the function machine above to find the OUT number if these
Q1 numbers were put IN...
1) 3 in = ____ out 4) 10 in = ____ out
2) 1 in = ____ out 5) 4 in = ____ out
3) 5 in = ____ out 6) 0 in = ____ out
Q2 Find the IN number if these numbers were put OUT (remember to work
backwards...
1) 8 out = ____ in 4) 26 out = ____ in
2) 18 out = ____ in 5) 14 out = ____ in
3) 10 out = ____ in 6) 22 out = ____ in
Now try this...
Make your own function machine and use counters to find the answer. Try
using a variety of numbers to challenge yourself.
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Function Machines
WALT: use function machines to solve problems
IN +1 x3 OUT
Q1 IN 2 4 3 5 8
OUT
IN x5 -2 OUT
Q2 IN 4 5 1
OUT 8 48
IN +5 x10 OUT
Q3 IN 1 5 7
OUT 90 140
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Function Machine Mat
IN OUT