Find the next term: 2, 5, 10, 17, ___
A24
B26CORRECT
C28
D32
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Differences: 3, 5, 7, then 9. So 17 + 9 = 26. (Pattern: n²+1).
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