Algebraic Expansion Of The Collatz Sequence

                  Bradley Berg                                        February 7, 2026

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Expand the Sequence


1.2 Bounds On DL


1.3 Short Run Lengths

2.0 Long Run Lengths


2.1 Lowest Seed Per Run Length

2.2 Magic Beans

3.0 Concluding Summary

References


Appendix A: Excluding Trivial Runs


Appendix B: Extended Filter For Trivial Runs


Appendix C: Smallest Seed For Run Lengths



Appendix D: Smallest Beans For Long Lengths