Number and Shape Patterns

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What is a number pattern?

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

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What is the rule for the pattern: 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26?

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Add 5.

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If Cynthia starts with 4 pennies and adds 6 each day, how many pennies will she have on the fifth day?

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28 pennies.

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What is the rule for the pattern: 20, 25, 30?

Back

Add 5.

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What is a shape pattern?

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A shape pattern is a sequence of shapes that follow a specific order or rule.

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What would be the 10th shape in the pattern: circle, square, triangle, circle, square, triangle...?

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Circle.

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What is the rule for the pattern: 10, 20, 30, 40?

Back

Add 10.

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If a pattern starts with 5 and each number is multiplied by 2, what is the 4th number?

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40.

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What is the difference between a number pattern and a shape pattern?

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A number pattern involves numbers following a rule, while a shape pattern involves shapes following a sequence.

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

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10.