document.write( "Question 1195958: I have a sequence (as a riddle from a friend), but I don't know the pattern(s)/rule(s): 8, 12, 18, 24, 38, 60, 98, 150, 240, 380, 614, Can you help me? Regards, Michael \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #828606 by ikleyn(52788) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "(1)  Go to this web-site\r\n" );
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document.write( "     https://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=interpolating+polynomial+calculator\r\n" );
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document.write( "(2)  There is free of charge \"interpolating polynomial calculator\" there.\r\n" );
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document.write( "     Input your sequence in a specialized window there.\r\n" );
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document.write( "     Press the \"Compute\" button.\r\n" );
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document.write( "(3)  Get an approximation polynomial.\r\n" );
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document.write( "(4)  This polynomial reproduces your numbers.\r\n" );
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document.write( "     To guarantee that the output numbers are integer, round the polynomial output to the closest integer number every time.\r\n" );
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document.write( "(5)  You can consider it as your desired \"pattern\" /(one of possible \"rule\").\r\n" );
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