SOLUTION: Each number is two times three less than the previous number. Starting with the number 0, build a sequence of 5 numbers

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Question 1183857: Each number is two times three less than the previous number. Starting with the number 0, build a sequence of 5 numbers
Found 2 solutions by greenestamps, ikleyn:
Answer by greenestamps(13195) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Ambiguous definition....

"(two times three) less than the previous number" --> x-(2*3)?

or

"two times (three less than the previous number)" --> 2(x-3)?

In either case, you shouldn't need our help to do the work....


Answer by ikleyn(52750) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Who,  in healthy mind,  does formulate  Math problem/problems in this way ?


In our days,  only   EXTREMELY   BAD   educator   may offer such gibberish.