SOLUTION: Next number in the sequence 0, 8, 24, 36, 18 and why?

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Question 1161482: Next number in the sequence 0, 8, 24, 36, 18 and why?
Found 3 solutions by greenestamps, Edwin McCravy, ikleyn:
Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The question is invalid as a math problem.

Any next number would make a valid sequence.

The only way to know the "right" answer to ANY problem like this is to ask the person who wrote the problem.

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Please tell us what mathematics course and what book or the name of the
online series your instructor is using which gives you problems to solve like
this one.  You can tell me in the space below and I'll try to get back to you
with the correct solution.  Thank you.

Edwin

Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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In Math,  every question of this kind  APRIORY  is considered as nonsensical.

A traditional and a standard reaction for such a question is  IGNORING  and keeping a  "social distance" . . .


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As a TOP SECRET . . . 

    In Math, it is considered as a VERY BAD STYLE to ask such question . . .