Sequences and Number Patterns

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What is a number pattern?

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A number pattern is a sequence of numbers that follows a specific rule or formula.

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

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10

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What is the rule for the pattern: 4, 8, 12, 16, __?

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The rule is to add 4 to the previous number.

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What is the pattern rule for the sequence: 50, 40, 30, 20, __?

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The rule is to subtract 10 from the previous number.

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What is the next number in the pattern: 75, 70, 65, 60, __, 50?

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55

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How do you identify a pattern in a sequence of numbers?

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To identify a pattern, look for a consistent rule that applies to the differences between consecutive numbers.

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What is the rule for the pattern: 190, 210, 230, 250?

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The rule is to add 20 to the previous number.

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What is a sequence?

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A sequence is an ordered list of numbers that often follows a specific rule.

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What does it mean to extend a number pattern?

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To extend a number pattern means to predict the next numbers in the sequence based on the identified rule.

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What is the difference between an increasing and a decreasing pattern?

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An increasing pattern has numbers that get larger, while a decreasing pattern has numbers that get smaller.