Patterns

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What is a pattern in mathematics?

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A pattern in mathematics is a sequence or arrangement that follows a specific rule or set of rules.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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What does it mean to describe the rule in a pattern?

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Describing the rule in a pattern involves identifying the operation or operations that are applied to generate the next term in the sequence.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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How do you determine the 11th term in a pattern?

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To determine the 11th term in a pattern, apply the identified rule repeatedly starting from the first term until you reach the 11th term.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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What is the difference between a growing pattern and a repeating pattern?

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A growing pattern changes with each term and does not repeat, while a repeating pattern has a sequence of terms that recurs in the same order.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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What is the rule for the pattern if the operation is 'plus 7'?

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The rule 'plus 7' means that to find the next term, you add 7 to the current term.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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How do you find missing values in a table based on a pattern rule?

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To find missing values in a table, apply the identified rule to the known values to calculate the unknown ones.

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

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What does 'subtract 6' indicate in a pattern?

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'Subtract 6' indicates that to find the next term, you subtract 6 from the current term.

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

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What is the significance of identifying the rule in a table of values?

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Identifying the rule in a table of values helps to understand the relationship between the input and output, allowing for predictions of future values.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

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How can you express a pattern rule mathematically?

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A pattern rule can be expressed mathematically using an equation that relates the terms of the pattern, such as n + k, where n is the term number and k is the constant added or subtracted.

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

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What is an example of a growing pattern?

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An example of a growing pattern is the sequence 2, 5, 8, 11, where each term increases by 3.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9