SOLUTION: Find the next two terms using the pattern in the difference between terms for the sequence : 1,2,6,15,31. thank you

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Question 886788: Find the next two terms using the pattern in the difference between terms for the sequence : 1,2,6,15,31. thank you
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 1 3 2 0 0
2 4 5 2 0 0
6 9 7 2 0
15 16 9 2
31 25 11
56 36
92
See problem #880183 for an explanation
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http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/Sequences-and-series/Sequences-and-series.faq.question.880183.html
the first differences are n^2
so the 6th term could be 31+25=56
so the 7th term could be 36+56=92