Determine what the next equation would be, and verify that it is indeed a true statement.
-(1 × 9)- 8 = 1
(21 × 9)- 8 = 81
(321 × 9)- 8 = 2881
A)(4,321 × 9)- 8 = 38,881
B)(432 × 9)- 8 = 38,881
C)(4,321 × 9)- 8 = 28,881
D)(4,321 × 9)- 8 = 3880

Question

Determine what the next equation would be, and verify that it is indeed a true statement.
-(1 × 9)- 8 = 1 
(21 × 9)- 8 = 81
(321 × 9)- 8 = 2881
A)(4,321 × 9)- 8 = 38,881
B)(432 × 9)- 8 = 38,881
C)(4,321 × 9)- 8 = 28,881
D)(4,321 × 9)- 8 = 3880

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pattern involves multiplying a number with increasing digits by 9 and then subtracting 8. The next number in the sequence is 4,321, and (4,321 × 9) - 8 = 38,881, which matches option A.

Determine What the Next Equation Would Be, and Verify That