Input/Output Tables

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What is an input/output table?

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An input/output table is a way to show how one set of numbers (inputs) relates to another set of numbers (outputs) using a specific rule.

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What does the term 'rule' mean in an input/output table?

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The 'rule' is the operation applied to the input to get the output, such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.

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If the rule is 'add 5', what will the output be if the input is 3?

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The output will be 8, because 3 + 5 = 8.

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What is the rule if the output is always double the input?

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The rule is 'multiply by 2'.

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How do you find a missing output in an input/output table?

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You apply the rule to the input to find the corresponding output.

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If the input is 4 and the rule is 'add 3', what is the output?

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The output is 7, because 4 + 3 = 7.

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What is the output if the input is 6 and the rule is 'subtract 2'?

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The output is 4, because 6 - 2 = 4.

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If the rule is 'multiply by 3', what is the output for an input of 5?

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The output is 15, because 5 x 3 = 15.

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What does it mean if the rule is 'add 10'?

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It means you take the input number and add 10 to it to get the output.

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How can you check if your output is correct?

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You can reapply the rule to the input and see if you get the same output.