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2 answers:

Bumek [7]3 years ago

7 0

Answer:

Explanation:

3, 6, 8, 12

Ostrovityanka [42]3 years ago

6 0

Answer:

B: 5

Explanation:

As you can see, after 12, it decreases by 4, then 2. It gives me an idea that the number you decrease from the other number is divided by 2. Since the difference of 6 and 1 is 5, then that is probably your answer!

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