5.OA.3 Numerical Patterns

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What is a numerical pattern?

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

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What is the rule for the pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8, ...?

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The rule is to add 2 to the previous number.

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What is the relationship between the patterns: 5, 10, 15, ... and 10, 20, 30, ...?

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The second pattern is double the first pattern.

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What does it mean to 'multiply by 3'?

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To multiply by 3 means to take a number and add it to itself three times.

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What is an ordered pair?

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An ordered pair is a pair of numbers used to locate a point on a coordinate plane, written as (x, y).

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What is a line in mathematics?

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A line is a straight path that extends infinitely in both directions and has no thickness.

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What is the difference between a pattern and a rule?

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A pattern is a sequence of numbers, while a rule is the method used to create that sequence.

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What is the next number in the pattern: 3, 6, 9, ...?

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The next number is 12, following the rule of adding 3.

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How do you identify a pattern in a set of numbers?

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Look for a consistent rule that applies to the sequence, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is the relationship between the patterns: 1, 3, 5, ... and 2, 4, 6, ...?

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The first pattern consists of odd numbers, while the second pattern consists of even numbers.