Multiple choice

Find the missing term in the following number series. -8 -6 -9 -4 -11 ?

  1. -6

  2. -2

  3. 5

  4. 9

  5. None of these
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern alternates between addition and subtraction of consecutive odd numbers (prime sequence): -8 + 2 = -6, -6 - 3 = -9, -9 + 5 = -4, -4 - 7 = -11. The operations are +2, -3, +5, -7. Following this pattern with +11 (next odd number): -11 + 11 = 0. Since 0 is not among options A-D, option E is correct.

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