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Notes:
By solving a simpler problem you can discover a pattern and relationship between the number of students and the number of moves.
Two students: s-l-s 2 slides 1 levitate
Four students: s-l-s-l-l-s-l-s 4 slides 4 levitates
Six students: s-l-s-l-l-s-l-l-l-s-l-l-s-l-s 6 sllides 9 levitates
By creating a table you can begin to study the patterns.
Also notice the symmetry in the listing of the movements. By observing the pattern and symmetry, you can write the movements for 8 students without using manipulatives.
s-l-s-l-l-s-l-l-l-s-l-l-l-l-s-l-l-l-s-l-l-s-l-s 8 slides 16 levitates
