On the solution of the Collatz problem
General Mathematics
2026-01-13 v32
Abstract
In this paper, we first prove that given a nonnegative integer and an odd number not divisible by , there exists a unique Collatz's Sequence produced by a function for and ended by an even number where for , by which all odd numbers can be expressed. Then we discuss the Collatz problem in two ways and prove that each Collatz's Sequence always returns to 1, i.e., the Collatz problem is solved.
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@article{arxiv.1110.3465,
title = {On the solution of the Collatz problem},
author = {Shan-Guang Tan},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1110.3465},
year = {2026}
}
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