2, 4, 6, 10, 16, 26...

What number is next in the sequence?

2 answers

42.

The pattern is that each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers:

2 + 4 = 6

4 + 6 = 10

6 + 10 = 16

10 + 16 = 26

16 + 26 = 42
I believe this is called the "fibonacci sequence"