The number pattern below is based on a rule. Each number is somehow related to some numbers next to it. For instance, 25 and 9 could have used subtraction to come up with 16. The same simple rule is used for the entire pattern. Find the rule and solve for x.

  63   9  38  33  32  12  
88  25  16  18  15   x   5

(In reply to re: (Partial) Solution + spoiler by Bob)

[edit] I was attempting to point out a flaw that apparently didn't exist when I looked at it again [/edit]

I think it just does have to do with the world "some", so this solution I think is sufficient.

Edited on December 17, 2004, 2:14 pm

Posted by Avin on 2004-12-17 14:06:49