SOLUTION: what is the pattern: 12 9 3 6 3 1 ?

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Question 956850: what is the pattern: 12 9 3 6 3 1 ?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) About Me  (Show Source):
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Start with 12.

1. Subtract 3
2. Divide by 3
3. Add 3

Start over:

12-3 = 9
 9/3 = 3
 3+3 = 6

Start over:

 6-3 = 3
 3/3 = 1
 1+3 = 4

Answer: 4

Edwin