Patterns

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What is the rule in the pattern if each number increases by 7?

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The rule is 'plus 7'.

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If the rule is to subtract 6, what is the missing value if the previous number is 28?

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The missing value is 22.

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What is the rule in the table if each number increases by 12?

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The rule is 'plus 12'.

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How many blocks should be in the 5th figure if the pattern is increasing by 2 blocks each time starting from 1?

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There should be 9 blocks in the 5th figure.

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Describe the numeric pattern: 2, 4, 2, 6, 2, 4, 2, 6, 2, 4, 2, 6.

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The pattern is repeating: A B A C.

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What is a numeric pattern?

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

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

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You can identify a pattern by looking for a consistent rule that applies to the changes between numbers.

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What does it mean to 'determine the rule' in a pattern?

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To determine the rule means to find the operation or formula that describes how to get from one number to the next.

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What is an example of a simple arithmetic pattern?

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An example of a simple arithmetic pattern is adding 3 to each number: 1, 4, 7, 10, 13.

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What is a geometric pattern?

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A geometric pattern is a sequence where each term is found by multiplying the previous term by a constant.