S Static_11 Fully Optimized Messages 1,946 Feb 5, 2008 #1 what number comes next in the pattern. explain why. 2,3,6,15,42, __
carnageX Private Joker, Staff member Messages 25,056 Location Oregon Feb 5, 2008 #2 Current number is multiplied by 3, then 3 is subtracted from that answer. eg 2*3 = 6 - 3 = 3. 3*3 = 9 - 3 = 6. 6*3 = 18 - 3 = 15. Homework eh? =P
Current number is multiplied by 3, then 3 is subtracted from that answer. eg 2*3 = 6 - 3 = 3. 3*3 = 9 - 3 = 6. 6*3 = 18 - 3 = 15. Homework eh? =P
Trotter Grandfather of Techist, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Staff member Messages 33,559 Location The South Feb 5, 2008 #3 I always sucked at these things.
carnageX Private Joker, Staff member Messages 25,056 Location Oregon Feb 5, 2008 #4 Heh, I usually do too, but I managed to get that one fairly quickly.