Number Patterns

Front

What is a number pattern?

Back

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

Front

What is the rule for the Magic Box?

Back

Multiply by 2.

Front

What comes next in the pattern: 55, 60, 65, ___, 75, 80?

Back

70.

Front

How would you describe the rule for the pattern: 99, 97, 95, 93, 91?

Back

Subtract 2.

Front

What is the rule for the pattern: 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21?

Back

Add 3.

Front

What are the missing numbers in the pattern: 23, 33, ___, 53, ___, 73?

Back

43, 63.

Front

What is an arithmetic sequence?

Back

An arithmetic sequence is a sequence of numbers in which the difference between consecutive terms is constant.

Front

What is the common difference in the sequence: 2, 5, 8, 11?

Back

The common difference is 3.

Front

How do you find the next number in the pattern: 10, 20, 30, ___?

Back

Add 10 to get 40.

Front

What is a geometric sequence?

Back

A geometric sequence is a sequence of numbers where each term is found by multiplying the previous term by a fixed, non-zero number.