Solve This Math Puzzle: What Number Comes Next in the Sequence?

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The discussion revolves around a sequence puzzle presented by the original poster, which involves identifying the next number in a series that appears to relate to neopets and phone number letter associations. The context suggests a blend of mathematical reasoning and cultural references.

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  • Participants explore the relationship between numbers and letters on a phone keypad, with some suggesting that the sequence may relate to neopets. Others express skepticism about the educational value of the problem, questioning its relevance to math skills.

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Some participants have offered insights into the potential method of converting numbers to letters based on phone keypads. There is a mix of encouragement to use external resources like Google and a reminder of forum rules regarding providing direct answers. The discussion reflects varying opinions on the appropriateness of the problem itself.

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There are indications that the problem may not align with traditional math skills, as some participants express concern about its validity as a homework question. The original poster is encouraged to demonstrate their own effort in solving the puzzle.

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:confused: Can someone help me please? :cry: My teacher for Math Summer Camp gave me this Problem. She never told us the answer, I would really like to know.
What number comes next?
22272
24742
25862766
2674​
 
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Think neopets and phone numbers (or the letters corresponding to each number on a cell phone ;)

Spoiler:

Google is your friend. Got a hit right away.[/color]
 
thaank you very much
 
But can you just tell me the answer
 
2= A or B or C
3=D or E or F
4=G or H or I
5=J or K or L
6=M or N or O
7=P or Q or R or S
8=T or U or V
9=W or X or Y or Z

Change the numbers for the letters. 2 can be A, B or C and so on. The number corresponds to the neopets. Find the neopet that is not listed there and do the process backwards to find the number.
 
bblueblob said:
But can you just tell me the answer
It's against forum rules to do that.

Honestly, I find it extremely bizarre that a math teacher will ask a question that tests zero math ability, but requires knowledge of some obscure things called neopets and the lightningbolt it takes to do the correct keypad conversion.

PS : Seeing as how at least one recent thread by you also involved a "neopets" riddle, I suspect this is yet another.

Please don't try to pass of these "neopets" riddles as genuine school math problems. People end up wasting their time on them when they could instead be helping folks with genuine learning hiccups.

If you did get this from your summer camp math teacher, ignore the above bit but be mindful of the forum guidelines. We can't help you unless you show some effort on your own part first.
 
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i agree google is your friend highlighted in number 2 under spoiler
 
P.S. whoever knows neopets are gay
 

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