FC Growing Patterns: Increasing & Decreasing

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What is a growing pattern?

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A growing pattern is a sequence of numbers or shapes that increases in a consistent way, such as adding the same number each time.

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What is a shrinking pattern?

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A shrinking pattern is a sequence of numbers or shapes that decreases in a consistent way, such as subtracting the same number each time.

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How do you find the next term in a growing pattern?

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To find the next term in a growing pattern, identify the rule (like adding a number) and apply it to the last term.

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How do you find the next term in a shrinking pattern?

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To find the next term in a shrinking pattern, identify the rule (like subtracting a number) and apply it to the last term.

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What is the pattern rule for the sequence: 5, 7, 9, 11?

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Start at 5, add 2.

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What is the pattern rule for the sequence: 20, 18, 16, 14?

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Start at 20, take away 2.

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If a pattern starts at 10 and adds 3, what is the fifth term?

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The fifth term is 22.

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If a pattern starts at 30 and subtracts 5, what is the third term?

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The third term is 20.

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What does it mean if a number pattern is increasing?

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It means the numbers are getting larger as you move along the pattern.

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What does it mean if a number pattern is decreasing?

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It means the numbers are getting smaller as you move along the pattern.