SOLUTION: it says i have to complete the number patterns below but I don't understand. 28,21,16____

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Question 939475: it says i have to complete the number patterns below but I don't understand.
28,21,16____

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.. 28
2..21 28 - (2^2+3)
3..16 28 - (3^2 + 3)
4... 9 28 - (4^2 + 3)
....
28,21,16, 9

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