Number of steps required to reach zero in the wrecker ball sequence starting with n: On the k-th step (k = 1, 2, 3, ...) move a distance of k in the direction of zero. If the result has occurred before, move a distance of k away from zero instead. Set a(n) = -1 if 0 is never reached.

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Number of steps required to reach zero in the wrecker ball sequence starting with n: On the k-th step (k = 1, 2, 3, ...) move a distance of k in the direction of zero. If the result has occurred before, move a distance of k away from zero instead. Set a(n) = -1 if 0 is never reached.