To determine the next number in the sequence, let’s first examine the pattern. The numbers listed are:
- 51
- 47
- 43
- 39
- 35
If we look at the differences between each consecutive pair of numbers, we find:
- 51 – 47 = 4
- 47 – 43 = 4
- 43 – 39 = 4
- 39 – 35 = 4
We can observe that each number is decreasing by 4. Following this pattern, the next number would be:
35 – 4 = 31
Therefore, the next number in the sequence is 31.