math genius's please help

**BKHgto04** · 03-03-2011, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by chiller2484

64 is the right answer b/c the question doesn't say what's the next number is. it asks "if he extends the pattern, which of the following numbers will he write?"

the pattern is, like bluehawk said, 3,6,3,6,3,6,etc. so the continuation will be

19, 22, 28, 31, 37, 40, 46, 49, 55, 58, 64

Beat me to it

**bluehawk2000** · 03-03-2011, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by 0rion

how old is your son? She's basically describing any male under the age of 25.

Hey Hey Hey now, don't let me get ripe with you

you may just be

**KahanaReef** · 03-03-2011, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by BKHgto04

The answer is c.64.
The question asks if you extend the pattern which number WILL you write. 19,22,28,31,37,40,46,49,55,58,64

Heh... That works

**bluehawk2000** · 03-03-2011, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

Heh... That works

Yea, atleast there are some people that think outside the box, but most of the time those questions are what is the next number in the sequence lol.

**NE-Firebird** · 03-03-2011, 06:42 PM

As others have shown, many of these "find the pattern" problems are BS!
IMHO, if anything, they often cater to people that think they know advanced math patterns, equations, etc.
Still, they often are fun!

As you and bluehawk2000 said, the "simplest" pattern would lead to 46. But, assuming that there is not a typo (IMHO, there most likely is), then I can make two simple cases where 43 would be the correct answer.

Assuming I didn't make some simple typos...

Answer #1:
Orig Pattern:
19(Base), 22(+3), 28(+6), 31(+3), 37(+6), 40(+3)

I see a possible pattern of:
A) 19, 22(+3), 28(+6), 31(+3), 37(+6),
B) 40(offset by 3)

Next in pattern:
B) 40(offset by 3), 43(+3), 49(+6), 52(+3), 58(+6)
C) 61(offset by 3), 64(+3), 70(+6) ...

Answer #2:
Orig Pattern:
A)19(Base), 22(+3), 28(+6),
B)31(offset by 3), 37(+6), 40(+3)

Next in pattern:
C)43(offset by 3), 46(+3), 52(+6),
53(offset by 3), 59(+6), 62(+3)
65(offset by 3), 68(+3), 74(+6)
77(offset by 3), 83(+6), 86(+3)
...

And, that's without pulling out the image/pattern/radar/etc analysis methods.

My guess is that the Math teacher will just say that there was a typo, and my patterns "aren't in any way correct". Yea, riiight. Uhm, did that teacher spend their Grad School years doing Image Analysis. Or, know how to find a data signal that has less strength than the noise that surrounds it? GPS signals are a great example.

And, as other people have said, it could be a stupid "play with words" and note that the word "would" and the value "64" satisfies the simple +3, +6 pattern.

BTW: Did I mention how these "number pattern" problems are often BS!

**jiveass** · 03-03-2011, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by chiller2484

64 is the right answer b/c the question doesn't say what's the next number is. it asks "if he extends the pattern, which of the following numbers will he write?"

the pattern is, like bluehawk said, 3,6,3,6,3,6,etc. so the continuation will be

19, 22, 28, 31, 37, 40, 46, 49, 55, 58, 64

ok youre right...we didnt read the question correctly....i automatically assumed they were asking for the next number in the pattern.l

**jiveass** · 03-03-2011, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by 0rion

how old is your son? She's basically describing any male under the age of 25.

he is 11....hell, im 31 and i still fit this description.

**FasstChevys** · 03-03-2011, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by jiveass

ok so my son has this math problem on his homework and i cant even understand it....here it is

jason made a pattern with numbers

19, 22, 28, 31, 37, 40

if he extends the pattern, which of the following numbers will he write?

A. 43
B. 50
C. 64
D. 75

i thought the answer should be 46 but thats not an option. what do you guys think?

As others have said, the question is the key to the answer. It is basically a trick question.

But yea, the answer is C. I would've thought it should've been 46 also.

**67CamaroRSSS** · 03-03-2011, 08:08 PM

What ever happened to 2+2=4?

How old (or what grade) is the kid this is being asked of?

**KahanaReef** · 03-03-2011, 08:16 PM

He's 11. So, I'm guessing 6th.

**jiveass** · 03-04-2011, 07:01 AM

5th grade....

**Aetos** · 03-04-2011, 07:03 AM

Everyone knows that the answer to everything is 42.

**Tonik** · 03-04-2011, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by NE-Firebird

As others have shown, many of these "find the pattern" problems are BS!

..

Did I mention how these "number pattern" problems are often BS!

This is a skill that would never help him, even if he wanted to be a math major one day. (not advisable)

**HOBS** · 03-04-2011, 08:29 AM

Cause math isn't hard enough lets make them trick questions!! That'll make them better at it.......

**0rion** · 03-04-2011, 02:37 PM

something else that bothers the hell out of me are these new age teaching styles. Zach's just starting math for the most part but the way they teach it is retarded. He's doing some estimation horse shit that makes no sense as far as teaching someone basic math. Something about if you have 24+44 you make it 20+40 and tack on the extra 4's or some shit. Just teach him 24+44 and call it good to go....he's in the 2nd grade for pete's sake. This is why when I go to McDonalds they can't figure out how to give me the correct change back.

**HOBS** · 03-04-2011, 06:50 PM

Seriously, the kinda stuff they're teaching in grade school is the shit I learned in JR high and HS. That show "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?" makes me feel dumb on a daily basis.

**Tonik** · 03-04-2011, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by 0rion

something else that bothers the hell out of me are these new age teaching styles. Zach's just starting math for the most part but the way they teach it is retarded. He's doing some estimation horse shit that makes no sense as far as teaching someone basic math. Something about if you have 24+44 you make it 20+40 and tack on the extra 4's or some shit. Just teach him 24+44 and call it good to go....he's in the 2nd grade for pete's sake. This is why when I go to McDonalds they can't figure out how to give me the correct change back.

That's it... I'm home schooling...

**Nhra Firebird** · 03-04-2011, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by 0rion

something else that bothers the hell out of me are these new age teaching styles. Zach's just starting math for the most part but the way they teach it is retarded. He's doing some estimation horse shit that makes no sense as far as teaching someone basic math. Something about if you have 24+44 you make it 20+40 and tack on the extra 4's or some shit. Just teach him 24+44 and call it good to go....he's in the 2nd grade for pete's sake. This is why when I go to McDonalds they can't figure out how to give me the correct change back.

I will do things kinda like that.... say 29.97 x 3.... I would make it 30 x 3 = 90 and then take 9 off to get 89.91

**0rion** · 03-04-2011, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by Nhra Firebird

I will do things kinda like that.... say 29.97 x 3.... I would make it 30 x 3 = 90 and then take 9 off to get 89.91

point made.....it's math for idiots.

**0rion** · 03-04-2011, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by HOBS

Seriously, the kinda stuff they're teaching in grade school is the shit I learned in JR high and HS. That show "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?" makes me feel dumb on a daily basis.

the problem is that the kids aren't ready to learn that shit yet so it don't "take" so to speak. They can memorize and repeat it but don't retain the information. Same way with spelling......she doesn't want him to "sound out" words to spell them. I flat out told him to ignore her and sound the shit out. End result.....A's in spelling.