Patterns and the Distributive Property

Front

What is a pattern?

Back

A pattern is a repeated or regular arrangement of numbers, shapes, or colors.

Front

What comes next in the pattern: 3, 5, ___, 9, 11?

Back

7

Front

What is the rule for the pattern: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, ____?

Back

The rule is to add 9.

Front

Does the pattern follow the rule 'add 7'? 7, 17, 27, 37

Back

No

Front

Describe the pattern: 4, 7, 10, 13, 16.

Back

The pattern increases by 3.

Front

What is the next number in the pattern: 7, 14, 21, 28, 35?

Back

42

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

If you have 3 groups of 4 apples, how many apples do you have in total?

Back

12 apples (3 x 4 = 12).

Front

What is an example of a number pattern?

Back

An example is: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 (increasing by 2).

Front

What is the next number in the pattern: 1, 4, 7, 10, ___?

Back

13