What are the next two terms in the pattern 3, 6 5 10 9 18 17?

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Rayne Harmon

Mathematics

28 February, 18:42

What are the next two terms in the pattern 3, 6 5 10 9 18 17?

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Yaretzi Zuniga · Answer 1

The rule for the pattern is:

- - Double the previous term.

- - Subtract 1 from the previous term.

- - Double the previous term.

- - Subtract 1 from the previous term.

- - Double the previous term.

- - Subtract 1 from the previous term.

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So after 17, the next two terms are 34 and 33.

Amor · Answer 2

Its double a number then minus 1 so double of 17 is 34 then minus 1 is 33

next 2 terms are 34 and 33