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QuestionWhat is the next number in the sequence? 1,2,2,4,8,32,?1, 2, 2, 4, 8, 32, ?

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. The sequence is1,,,4,8,32. The sequence follows a certain pattern that we need to identify

STEP 2

Observe the sequence to identify a pattern.1,2,2,4,8,321,2,2,4,8,32

STEP 3

Notice that from the second number onwards, each number could be obtained by multiplying the previous two numbers.

STEP 4

Write down the multiplication rule that seems to be followed in this sequence.
an=an1×an2a_{n} = a_{n-1} \times a_{n-2}where ana_{n} is the nth term in the sequence.

STEP 5

To find the next number in the sequence, apply the multiplication rule to the last two numbers in the sequence.
a7=a×a5a_{7} = a_{} \times a_{5}

STEP 6

Substitute the values of a6a_{6} and a5a_{5} into the equation.
a=32×8a_{} =32 \times8

STEP 7

Calculate the value of a7a_{7}.
a7=32×=256a_{7} =32 \times =256The next number that will appear in the sequence is256.

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