SOLUTION: 2,10,25,?,81,132 What is the value of question mark.

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Question 1070326: 2,10,25,?,81,132
What is the value of question mark.
Answer by ikleyn(52792) About Me  (Show Source):
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2 + 10 + 25 = 37.

Let's take the number x (which stands for the question mark) in such a manner, to get the same sum of 37, using the last three numbers:

x + 81 + 132 = 37.

Find x from this equation.