Answer: 29
Step-by-step explanation:
To identify the pattern in the given sequence and find the next number, let's examine the differences between each consecutive pair of numbers:
1st and 2nd numbers: 18 - 19 = -1
2nd and 3rd numbers: 22 - 18 = 4
3rd and 4th numbers: 21 - 22 = -1
4th and 5th numbers: 25 - 21 = 4
The pattern alternates between subtracting 1 and adding 4. Therefore, to find the next number in the sequence:
5th number + 4 = 25 + 4 = 29
So, the next number in the sequence is 29.