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What are the next two numbers in the pattern 6, 15, 35, 77, 143, 221

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Answer: 323, 437

Step-by-step explanation: Look for patterns! Here's what the factors of the current terms in the sequence give you:

6 = 2*3

15 = 3*5

35 = 5*7

77 = 7*11

143 = 11*13

221 = 13*17

So each term is actually the product of two consecutive prime numbers! At this rate, the next two terms are 17*19 = 323, and 19*23 = 437.

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