standard_description: Rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity of interest, using the same reasoning as in solving equations. For example, rearrange Ohm’s law V = IR to highlight resistance R.
problem_activity: Task
Bernardo and Silvia play the following game. An integer between 0
and 999, inclusive, is selected and given to Bernardo. Whenever
Bernardo receives a number, he doubles it and passes the result to
Silvia. Whenever Silvia receives a number, she adds 50 to it and
passes the result to Bernardo. The winner is the last person who
produces a number less than 1000. What is the smallest initial number that results in a win for Bernardo?


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