Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around a sequence puzzle involving a series of numbers, with participants attempting to determine what comes next in the sequence. The context includes elements of trick questions, personal anecdotes, and varying levels of familiarity with the underlying concept of the sequence.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
- Mathematical reasoning
Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that the next number in the sequence is 69, while others argue that the answer is Milbourne, a stop on the Frankfort elevated train in Philadelphia.
- A participant expresses confusion about the puzzle, indicating that it requires specific local knowledge that may not be common to all.
- Another participant mentions using the Backward Difference Table method to approach sequence puzzles, suggesting that there are multiple methods to derive answers.
- Some participants express frustration over the puzzle's difficulty and the lack of a clear formula to solve it.
- There are comments about the puzzle being unfair due to its location-specific nature, with suggestions that similar puzzles could be created based on different regions.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally do not reach a consensus on the next number in the sequence, with multiple competing views and interpretations remaining throughout the discussion.
Contextual Notes
Some participants note that the puzzle relies on specific knowledge of the Frankfort elevated train stops, which may not be accessible to everyone. There is also mention of various methods for solving sequence puzzles, indicating that different approaches can yield different results.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to those who enjoy puzzles, particularly sequence puzzles, as well as individuals interested in mathematical reasoning and problem-solving strategies.
). Ofcourse this is just one way, there are dozens of more methods each giving different answers and each having its own logical explanations. What i am trying to say is, we can just see the solution given here and enjoy how another number is obtained from a different logic.