what is the 8th number in the pattern: 20,12,4,-4
A. -12 B.-28 C. -36 D.-44

Question

what is the 8th number in the pattern: 20,12,4,-4
A. -12 B.-28 C. -36 D.-44

whpalmer4 · Answer

what's the next number in the pattern?

anonymous · Answer

the pattern is 20, 12, 4, -4 
i need the 8th number in the pattern but i cant get it

whpalmer4 · Answer

I know what the pattern is.  I even know what the 8th number is.  do you know what the pattern is?  What is the next number?

anonymous · Answer

the pattern is going by 8 but no i dnt lnow the next number still tring to figure it out

anonymous · Answer

the next number is -12 so the 8th is -36 right.

whpalmer4 · Answer

yes!

anonymous · Answer

whooohoo lol thank yu

whpalmer4 · Answer

did you do it by subtracting 8 a bunch of times?

anonymous · Answer

yes

whpalmer4 · Answer

what would you do if the problem asked you to find not the 8th number, but the 800th number?

anonymous · Answer

then i would just guess

whpalmer4 · Answer

it's really not that hard to do, if you're interested in learning how.

anonymous · Answer

Zach?

anonymous · Answer

huh?? who is zach? nd i would but right now i cant i have to finish this study guide but thank yu

whpalmer4 · Answer

okay, no problem.  if you ever want to get the quick tutorial, just post a question and "tag" me (respond and put "@whpalmer4" in the body)

anonymous · Answer

I was trying to get the attention of a guy who is currently trying to figure out your problem you are requesting help with. ;)

whpalmer4 · Answer

you need to put an "@" in front of the username...

anonymous · Answer

okay will do thank yu nd @TonyJOu  oh okay