What is the next sequence in this classic problem?

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The discussion revolves around a sequence known as the "look-and-say" sequence, where each term is derived from describing the previous term. The sequence starts with "1" and progresses through terms like "11," "21," "1211," and so forth. Participants engage in identifying the next term, with the correct continuation being "1113213211" after "13112221." There is a focus on the method of generating each term by counting consecutive digits, leading to a playful exchange about the puzzle and corrections made in previous posts. The conversation highlights the enjoyment of solving such mathematical puzzles and the collaborative effort to arrive at the correct answer.
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What comes next

1
11
21
1211
111221
312211
12112221
1112213211

ect
 
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CaptainQuaser said:
What comes next

1
11
21
1211
111221
312211
12112221
1112213211

ect

one, one one, two ones, one two and then one one, one one and then one two and then two ones

so the next must be 312211131221
 
hi captain, I wrote my answer in white, in the preceding post, so as not to spoil it. run the mouse over it and it will show up. thanks for the puzzle!
 
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Good show, I really like that puzzle.
 
1
11
21
1211
111221
312211
13112221 *
1113213211 *

Not sure how to edit, but there two lines have been corrected, oops
 
the classic problem is ressurected ...
 

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