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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-02-15

If,

2 = 5

3 = 10

4 = 17

5 = ??

Asked by fabianayala62

Answer (1)

Answer: 26
There is a pattern. It is squared then added with one.
For visual reference-
2=5 (2*2=4, 4+1=5)
3=10 (3*3=9, 9+1=10)
4=17 (4*4=16, 16+1=17)
5=?? (do the same thing)
so
5=26 (5*5=25, 25+1=26)

Answered by yoboiajeccles | 2024-06-12