Chapter 8, Problem 4QC

To determine

To find: the next term

Answer to Problem 4QC

The next number should be 42

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $50,48,46,44\dots$

Calculation:

Observing the sequence, it has a constant decrease of 2.

  $\begin{array}{l}50-2=48\\ 48-2=46\\ 46-2=44\end{array}$

Therefore the next number should $44-2=42.$

Conclusion:

Therefore, the next number should be 42