SOLUTION: describe a pattern in the sequence of numbers. Predict the next number: 2,-6,18,-54...

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Question 53162: describe a pattern in the sequence of numbers. Predict the next number:
2,-6,18,-54...
Answer by Smartmathy(3) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Well lets see here...

what turns a 2 to a -6?
it is 2+-8=-6
Then what turns -6 into 18
Its -6+24=18
Then continue the pattern