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Number Grid Investigation Coursework

This document summarizes a student's coursework investigating number patterns within grids. The student conducted experiments with grids of varying sizes and shapes cut out of larger grids. Their results showed the differences between products of opposite corner numbers within the shapes were always multiples of 10. Through algebraic proofs, the student derived a formula showing the difference is determined by the size of the larger grid and dimensions of the shape. They predict this formula can be applied to any grid and shape. Further experiments may help validate and refine the formula. Seeking assistance from writing services is presented as an option for students struggling with coursework.

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Number Grid Investigation Coursework

This document summarizes a student's coursework investigating number patterns within grids. The student conducted experiments with grids of varying sizes and shapes cut out of larger grids. Their results showed the differences between products of opposite corner numbers within the shapes were always multiples of 10. Through algebraic proofs, the student derived a formula showing the difference is determined by the size of the larger grid and dimensions of the shape. They predict this formula can be applied to any grid and shape. Further experiments may help validate and refine the formula. Seeking assistance from writing services is presented as an option for students struggling with coursework.

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Do the same thing with the bottom left and the top right numbers in the square. We are trying to
investigate product differences within this 10 X 10 grid. Here is a table of my results when I varied
the size of the mater grid. The box had a height and width of 2x2, and was based on the 7x7 grid in
question. Vary the shape of box We have already worked out the Product difference of a 2 X 2
square within a 10 wide grid. I drew another T-Shape and the differences between the T-Number
and the rest of the numbers. One multiplied by the five values in the shape equals 5. Again, I believe
5 calculations are enough to display any patterns. I need to find out how to relate the size of the
rectangle with the difference between the top and bottom numbers. I will now try and prove a few of
the examples above for a 8 wide grid algebraically. Below is the table full of our results for the 8x8
grids and different sized selection grids. This means that I have done 3 extensions all together;
ranging from 1 to 4 variables. I will be changing the multiple of this grid and then comparing all of
the formulas to see if I can get a general formula which would then include the length of the shape
inside the grid, the width of the shape inside the grid, the size of the main grid and the multiple of
the main grid. I noticed the “10” from, again, all the differences being multiples of 10. The square I
have chosen as an example has a length and width of 2 units. I will now use algebra to prove that all
5 x 5 grids taken from a 10 x 10 master grid will result in an answer of 160. It works in exactly the
same way for the two numbers at the top and bottom as well. The numeric method will help establish
a baseline set of numbers for testing, and to help in the establishment of a set of algebraic formulae
for use on an n x n gridsquare. I used this method to find out what the difference would be for a
square with any width and height. I will then place these results in a table before trying to work out
a general rule between all. Now that I have different depth and different width tells me that there are
two parts in my formula. I can see from the results that for every multiplication and subtraction
carried out the difference will always be 10. In the above example the true difference between the
products of opposite corners was 40, which, when divided by 10 (the width), is 4, 2 x 2. In order to
prove this, both a numeric and algebraic method will be used in order to calculate this difference.
After doing this, I will try to find a formula that can find the difference in any sized square. Now I'm
furthering my investigation by looking at rectangles. I can also see that they are all square numbers
multiplied by 10 and that, when the difference between the numbers in the grid is 2, they go up in
every other square number multiplied by 10. This formula does show what happens with the grids
before, so therefore I can say this is a definite rule. Sequences Mathematics is full of patterns, this
helps us to add, subtract, multiply etc. These results and steps shown above all make certain that this
is proof and I will demonstrate this with some examples of different sized squares in a 10x10 grid.
Prediction: I predict that when you've got numbers in a square box in a 10 by 10 grid, the difference
will always be a square number because the box is shaped as a square. The numeric method will help
establish a baseline set of numbers for testing, and to help in the establishment of a set of algebraic
formulae for use on an n x n gridsquare. The box had a height and width of 2x2, and was based on
the 5x5 grid in question. To prove this above statement I am now going to prove algebraically that the
product difference will always be 40. I have challenged my thought by using predictions throughout
the experiment and tested them. So, to test this formula, we have previously established that the
difference in a 5 x 4 Rectangle is 120 so we can therefore test this with our equation for squares. As
you can see I have drawn a 2 X 2 grid inside the 10 X 10 matrix. Therefore the following equation
should be satisfied with any real value of a, any real value of p, any real value of q, and any real
value of z where. If we multiply the bottom left digit by the top right digit and the top left digit by
the bottom right digit we can see that the N’s disappear to leave just 10 which is the difference. Now
that I have different depth and different width tells me that there are two parts in my formula. Firstly,
I noticed that if you took the zeros off the difference, then you would get square numbers for 1, 2, 3
and 4. For example, on a 10x10, the length of all sides is 10 squares, so y will equal 10. Below is the
calculations for the difference before and after. I can now conclude that the formula for finding the
T-Total for a shape translated across any sized grid is. So I need both my brackets to equal 2, as I am
finding the difference between the products of opposite corners in a square. I am now going to prove
algebraically that in a 9 by 9 grid, with a 3 by 3 square the difference will be 36. I used this method
to find out what the difference would be for a square with any width and height. The product
difference increases by 20 as the depth of the square increases by 1. I can now work out the product
differences of grids of all multiples with any sized square within them. I will now test the above
formula in a 7 X 7 square taken from the 8 wide grid. Therefore I can come up with this revised
formula, for any sized square in any sized grid. For my 1 st extension, I got the formula, 10(L-1)(W-
1). Number Grid Investigation Aim: My aim is to find out how the number of rows and columns in a
square, on a certain sized grid will affect the difference between the product of the top left number
and the bottom right number in the square subtracted from the top right number and the bottom left
number. It is possible to use the 4x2, 3 and 4 rectangles above to find the overall, constant formula
for any 4xw rectangle on a 10x10 grid, by implementing the formulae below to find a general
calculation and grid rectangle. I have noticed that the number you subtract from m or n is the same as
the difference between the numbers on the grid, so I can predict that these are the same, If I use p for
the difference between the numbers in the grid, I can come up with this formula. The reason for this
is the difference between the numbers in the original T-Shapes and the ones in the translated T-
Shapes are always 36 values higher respectively. So, I squared the (3 - 1) to get 4. 10 (3 - 1)? This
worked. I will then move my way through the different approaches constantly comparing and making
notes on my findings. However, I simply used the same method I used to find out non-rotated T-Total
formulas as I did with the rotated formulas. To improve the usefulness of my formula, I wondered
what would happen to the difference of the two products if I varied the length of the box and the
width of the box i.e. made it a 2x3, 2x4, 3x5, 3x2, 4x7, 4x9 etc.
Firstly, I will start by using a range of sizes so that I can gather results which I can then use to find a
formula for the difference of the products from the opposite numbers. My findings show also by
using algebra in the equations, I can construct an algebraic formula. This occurs for any selection
square sized grids ie 3x3, 4x4 etc in a 10x10 grid as is shown in the table below.(Blue minus Red).
Because of this, I am predicting that the differences between the products of a grid within an 8x8
square will be 8. Therefore the following equation should be satisfied with any real value of a, and
any real value of p where. If I put this into an algebraic formula, I would therefore get. The a 2 term
is present on both sides of the minus sign, as is the 11 a term therefore, they cancel each other out to
leave the number 10. After getting my formula, I will predict an n th term using the formula and also
calculate the differences using the grid and see whether my formula is correct. If it does, then I hope
to use algebra to find solutions as to why this has happened. I am going to investigate what the
difference between the opposite products inside a square shaped box is. I will now attempt to prove
my results algebraically. Grid size Result 2x2 6 3x3 24 4x4 54 5x5 96 Using these results I can tell
that the formula is 6(n-1)2. I will now prove that all 3 x 3 grids taken from a 10 x 10 master grid
result in an answer of 40, using algebra. Using another T-Shape will help me prove the formula. As
all the numbers are odd the sequence follows the odd pattern of 10x10 grid. The box had a height
and width of 2x2, and was based on the 7x7 grid in question. I am now going to use the above
formulas in varied grids but using different calculations. As the number box clearly demonstrates, a
difference of 20 should be present. Number Grid Investigation Aim: My aim is to find out how the
number of rows and columns in a square, on a certain sized grid will affect the difference between
the product of the top left number and the bottom right number in the square subtracted from the top
right number and the bottom left number. The variable a will continue to be used for the top-left
number in the box i.e. the location of the box upon the grid. It is believed that the products and their
differences should demonstrate a constant pattern no matter what dimensions are used; as long as
they remain equal. Therefore the following equation should be satisfied with any real value of a, any
real value of p, any real value of q, and any real value of z where. I will now try some more
examples of this to make sure this is the case in all 3 x 3 squares in this number grid. This would
mean a 5x5 grid would have differences of 160. As the number box clearly demonstrates, a
difference of 6 should be present. I then worked out if the difference was always ten by working out
what the value of each corner in the square is relative to the top left square. I was right about the
formulas and so an overall formula for any sized square would be: x(r-1). You need to multiply the
nth term by 30 this time, and then add 30 which is the difference between each difference. Because
each of these brackets represents the side of the square, when it becomes a rectangle, it is safe to
assume that the area will be. So we can use this result that we have previously gathered from
experimenting to test if this formula is correct.
The next step is to change the grid sizes again this time, 3x3, 3x4, 3x5, 3x6 e.c.t. I predict that the
formula for an 8 wide grid will be: 8 (n-1). It is possible to use the 4x2, 3 and 4 rectangles above to
find the overall, constant formula for any 4xw rectangle on a 10x10 grid, by implementing the
formulae below to find a general calculation and grid rectangle. Mini prediction I predict in a 5 X 2
square the product difference will be 40. After multiplying the alternate corners and subtracting, an
overall formula should be gained that can be used to calculate the difference in any h x w box;
always on a 10 x 10 grid. Therefore I chose to change the box from 5 x 5, (twenty-five numbers,) to6
x 6, (thirty-six numbers,) and used the same process of finding the product of the top left number and
bottom right number and vice versa. We are trying to investigate product differences within this 10 X
10 grid. This shows why 72 is obtained for the diagonal product difference of a 4 X 4 grid. I will
then move my way through the different approaches constantly comparing and making notes on my
findings. If I put these figures into my formula, I would get. I know that in a 3 x 5 Rectangle, the
difference is 320. The co-efficient of n is half the second difference. The “L” and “W” values
represented the length and width of the rectangle as they are both different whereas for a square it
would be the same. I will then place these results in a table before trying to work out a general rule
between all. I have followed my plan and brainstorm accurately gathering different calculations and
formulas as I worked my way down. I shall give one example of the top and bottom multiplications
and one of the diagonal ones. Vary the shape of box We have already worked out the Product
difference of a 2 X 2 square within a 10 wide grid. Conclusion In this project I have found that
number grids are an extremely powerful tool for a wide range of maths concepts such as, number
patterns, problem solving and investigation. To improve the usefulness of my formula, I wondered
what would happen to the difference of the two products if I varied the length of the box, the width
of the box and the grid width. To improve the usefulness of my formula, I wondered what would
happen to the difference of the two products if I varied the width of the grid on which the 2x2 box
was placed. I am going to take one number higher than ten and one lower to see what happens.
Investigate relationships between the T-Total, the T-Numbers, the grid size and the transformations.
Therefore I chose to change the box from 4 x 4, (sixteen numbers,) to 5 x 5, (twenty-five numbers,)
and used the same process of finding the product of the top left number and bottom right number
and vice versa. Because of this, I am predicting that the differences between the products of a grid
within an 8x8 square will be 8. In order to do this, a similar method as before will be undertaking,
using both an algebraic and numeric method of checking and validating formulae and results. I can
see from the results that for every multiplication and subtraction carried out the difference will
always be 10. From a square in a 10x10 grid with simple algebraic and number manipulation I finally
ended up with the formula for finding the differences in any square or rectangle, in any size, in any
sized grid, with any differences between the numbers in that grid. The box had a height and width of
2x2, and was based on the 5x5 grid in question. The formula for a 10 wide grid is: 10(width of
square - 1). In the above example the true difference between the products of opposite corners was
40, which, when divided by 10 (the width), is 4, 2 x 2.

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