What is the next number in the sequence 2, 4, 6, 8, ...?

The sequence presented begins with the number 2 and continues by adding 2 to each subsequent number:

• Starting with 2, adding 2 gives 4.

• Adding 2 to 4 results in 6.

• Adding 2 to 6 yields 8.

This pattern indicates that the rule governing the sequence is to increase by 2 each time. Therefore, to find the next number after 8, you simply add 2:

8 + 2 = 10.

This shows that the next number in the sequence is indeed 10.