Grade 3 problem

Patterns · Grade 3

The sequence begins with the numbers 2, 5, 11, 23. Each time the previous number is doubled and 1 is added. What number is next?

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  1. Check the rule on the transition from 11 to 23.
  2. Double 23 and add 1.
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Answer: 47

After 23, according to the rule, we get 23 × 2 + 1 = 47.

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