Undergrad What is the missing number in this number sequence pattern?

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The discussion revolves around identifying the missing number (X) in a number sequence pattern presented in an employee assessment. Participants explore mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication to find the solution. A proposed solution shows that the pattern holds for the first three rows, leading to the equation 1 + 3 = 5 + X. The conversation emphasizes the importance of not sharing answers that could impact real-life decisions or assessments. Overall, the focus remains on solving the number sequence logically while adhering to ethical guidelines.
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pattern numbers
these are a pattern of number sequence asked in assessment for new employee , what could be the missed number
9 1 6 4
4 5 7 2
5 8 8 5
1 3 5 X

is says the equation could be limited to (addition, subtraction, division and multiplying)
 
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9-6=4-1
4-7=2-5
5-8=5-8
1-5=X-3
X=-1
 
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kardo said:
TL;DR Summary: pattern numbers

these are a pattern of number sequence asked in assessment for new employee , what could be the missed number
9 1 6 4
4 5 7 2
5 8 8 5
1 3 5 X

is says the equation could be limited to (addition, subtraction, division and multiplying)
Is the solution unique?

Here is one

9 + 1 = 6 + 4
4 + 5 = 7 + 2
5 + 8 = 8 + 5
1 + 3 = 5 + X
 
Please refrain from posting questions and answers (!) that could affect decisions in real life.

We don't do it in case of car accidents, so we shouldn't do it in the realm of assessments. Furthermore, we do not solve homework questions, of any kind.

Thank you.
 
Here is a little puzzle from the book 100 Geometric Games by Pierre Berloquin. The side of a small square is one meter long and the side of a larger square one and a half meters long. One vertex of the large square is at the center of the small square. The side of the large square cuts two sides of the small square into one- third parts and two-thirds parts. What is the area where the squares overlap?

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