Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

-9,-8,-6,-2,6,22,?

  1. 54

  2. 44

  3. 64

  4. 58

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern follows increasing powers of 2 as differences: -9 to -8 (+1), -8 to -6 (+2), -6 to -2 (+4), -2 to 6 (+8), 6 to 22 (+16). Next is 22 + 32 = 54.