Patterns & Nth Terms

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What is a pattern in mathematics?

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

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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How do you find the nth term of a pattern?

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To find the nth term, identify the rule of the pattern and apply it to the position n.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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What is the next number in the pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8, ...?

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10

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CCSS.2.NBT.A.2

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If a pattern increases by 3 each time, what is the 5th term if the first term is 2?

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14 (2, 5, 8, 11, 14).

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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What is the 10th term in the pattern: 5, 10, 15, 20, ...?

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50

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CCSS.2.NBT.A.2

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What is a sequence?

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

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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If a pattern decreases by 2 each time, what is the 4th term if the first term is 20?

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14 (20, 18, 16, 14).

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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What is the rule for the pattern: 1, 3, 5, 7, ...?

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The rule is to add 2 to the previous number.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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How can you represent a pattern visually?

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You can use shapes, graphs, or tables to show the relationship in a pattern.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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What is the 15th term in the pattern: 3, 6, 9, 12, ...?

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45

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CCSS.4.OA.C.5