Question

For 30 points

The pattern 2, 5, 17, ________, ________ follows the rule multiply by 4, then subtract 3. What are the next two terms?

Answer 1

65 and 257

Explanation:

17x4=68 68-3=65. 65x4=260 260-3=257

Answer 2

the next two are 65, and 257