Q. 2. MathQuestion 7What number comes next in this sequence? 1,4,8,13, 19, 26
Identify Differences in Sequence: To find the pattern in the sequence, we need to look at the differences between consecutive numbers.1 to 4 is an increase of 3.4 to 8 is an increase of 4.8 to 13 is an increase of 5.13 to 40 is an increase of 41.40 to 43 is an increase of 44.It seems that the pattern involves increasing the difference by 1 each time.
Predict Next Number: To predict the next number, we should add 8 to the last number in the sequence, since the last increase was by 7. 26+8=34
Verify Pattern Continuity: We should check the pattern to ensure that the difference is indeed increasing by 1 each time.1 to 4: +34 to 8: +48 to 13: +513 to 11: 1211 to 14: 15The pattern holds, so the next difference should be 16.