The numbers increase by 2 each step. • 9 to 11 is +2. 11 to 13 is +2. • Going backwards from 9: 9 − 2 = 7. • Going forward from 13: 13 + 2 = 15. • Check: 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 → each step is +2. ✓ Final Answer: 7 and 15