SOLUTION: Complete the sequence: 19, 5, 17, 21, 5, 14, 3, ____. Explain your answer.

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Question 12550: Complete the sequence: 19, 5, 17, 21, 5, 14, 3, ____. Explain your answer.
Answer by askmemath(368) About Me  (Show Source):
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Excluding the 5
19+2 = 21
17-3=14
The 5 just repeats itself every 3rd number.
The next number = 21+2 = 23.
5
14-3 = 11
The 3 however has me stumped.