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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-09-10

Determine the rule or pattern for the sequence: 1, 5, 17, and 53.

Asked by jennabilek

Answer (2)

Ok so, to get the next term, triple the last one you have and add 2.

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

The sequence 1, 5, 17, and 53 follows a cubic pattern. It can be expressed with the formula a n ​ = 2 ( n + 1 ) − 2 . The next term in the sequence is 62.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2025-06-13