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help me to find the next number please
10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 15 , 19 , 27 , 30 , 39 , 66 , ...
10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 15 , 19 , 27 , 30 , 39 , 66 , ...
What is the pattern in this sequence?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around identifying the next number in a given numerical sequence: 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 27, 30, 39, 66, ... Participants explore various patterns and approaches to predict the next number.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants propose that the next number could be 147.
- Another participant suggests the next number is 70, based on a pattern derived from the differences between consecutive numbers.
- A participant outlines a specific pattern involving powers: 1^1, 1^2, 1^3, 2^1, 2^2, 2^3, 3^1, 3^2, 3^3, concluding that the next number should be plus 4^1.
- Some participants express skepticism about the nature of patterns, arguing that they can be arbitrary and subjective.
- Others defend the value of pattern recognition, noting its practical applications in various fields and its role in enhancing cognitive skills.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the next number in the sequence, with multiple competing views and interpretations of the pattern presented.
Contextual Notes
The discussion includes differing interpretations of the sequence and the patterns involved, with some participants providing specific mathematical reasoning while others question the validity of such patterns.
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draotic said:
Did you misplace it? Where were you the last time you saw it?
Seriously, I presume you know there is no answer to that type of question.
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147 seems reasonable.
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70
the differnce is
1, 1, 1, 2, 4, 8, 3, 9, 27
the pattern is
1^1, 1^2, 1^3, 2^1, 2^2, 2^3, 3^1, 3^2, 3^3
so the next number is plus 4^1
Use to love these things in 6th grade
the differnce is
1, 1, 1, 2, 4, 8, 3, 9, 27
the pattern is
1^1, 1^2, 1^3, 2^1, 2^2, 2^3, 3^1, 3^2, 3^3
so the next number is plus 4^1
Use to love these things in 6th grade
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Don't you think these patterns are arbitrary? You can make any pattern and if people get it, great. If not, well nobody cares. Patterns are meh.
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clearwater304 said:
yeah.. i think so..
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kramer733 said:
For one, they're fun! :)
For two, pattern recognition comes in pretty handy. These type of puzzles help sharpen that skill. I use pattern recognition all the time at work when comparing efficient design to a projects I'm working on. It also comes in handy when studying for school, and making prediction software based on past events.
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yeah , you got it rightclearwater304 said:
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