This is a graphical representation of the Collatz Conjecture (sometime called the 3x+1 equation). The equation is simple. Start with any number, if it is odd, multiply it by 3, then add 1; if it is even, divide it by 2. Then follow the same rules with the result and keep repeating this process. The theory is, every "seed number" or starting number, will eventually lead to the sequence 4,2,1 which then loops forever. This, however, has not been proven, just shown through brute force. It has been proven true for every number up to 2^68. Simply put in any "seed" number, then watch the graph be made. The Y values are the numbers in the generated sequence, the x values are the number of steps. The graph will stop when it reaches one. Hover over the gear to see the variables. Hit the green flag to try again.
I was watching Veritasium's video on the Collatz Conjecture (https://youtu.be/094y1Z2wpJg?si=q3QXv2TmPBgPwIAf) and found myself mesmerized by the graphs, so I wanted to make my own.
