SOLUTION: I have a pattern problem that I just cannot figure out. It is an in/out pattern box. I must find a rule/formula that will fit each value in the boxes. It apears as though -4 mus

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Question 50604: I have a pattern problem that I just cannot figure out. It is an in/out pattern box. I must find a rule/formula that will fit each value in the boxes.
It apears as though -4 must be used in the formula. Here are the #s in the IN box 3, -5, 1/3, 0, 7, -2. The #s in the out box are 5, 21, -3 8/9, -4, 45, 0.
I assume I must come up w/ some multiplier ???? time my number in the in box eqauls my number in the out box. I have worked on this problem for two days and cannot find a number (s) that will work. Thanks for any assistance rendered.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
OUT = (IN)^2 -4
Cheers,
Stan H.