Math Problem Statement

What is the next two missing numbers in this sequence:12,14 11,14 9,17 ,?

Solution

To find the next two missing numbers in the sequence 12,14;11,14;9,17;_,_12, 14; 11, 14; 9, 17; \_, \_, we need to analyze the pattern.

Let's look at the two numbers in each pair separately:

  1. First Numbers in Each Pair: 12, 11, 9, _\_

    • To see a pattern, subtract each number from the previous one: 1211=1,119=212 - 11 = 1, \quad 11 - 9 = 2
    • The differences are increasing by 1 each time.
    • To find the next difference, add 1 to the last difference (which is 2): 2+1=32 + 1 = 3.

    So, the next difference is 3. Subtracting 3 from the last number (9):

    93=69 - 3 = 6

    The next first number is 6.

  2. Second Numbers in Each Pair: 14, 14, 17, _\_

    • Check the differences between the second numbers: 1414=0,1714=314 - 14 = 0, \quad 17 - 14 = 3
    • The difference here is first 0, then 3.
    • To find a pattern, it seems the numbers increase by 3 after staying the same:

    Continuing this pattern (adding 3 again): 17+3=2017 + 3 = 20

    The next second number is 20.

So, the next two missing numbers in the sequence are 6, 20.

Sequence with Missing Numbers Filled:

12, 14;

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Pattern recognition
Number sequences

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7