Patterns

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What is a pattern?

Back

A pattern is a repeated or recurring sequence of numbers, shapes, or colors.

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What does it mean to 'subtract'?

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To subtract means to take away a number from another number.

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What is the rule for the pattern: 65, 62, 59, 56, 53, 50?

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Subtract 3 from the previous number.

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What does it mean to 'multiply'?

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To multiply means to increase a number by a certain factor.

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

Back

Add 2 to the previous number.

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What is the next number in the pattern: 11, 9, 7, 5, ...?

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3 (subtract 2 each time).

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What is the rule for counting by 2's?

Back

Add 2 to the previous number.

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What is the rule for the Magic Box if it multiplies by 3?

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If you put a number in, you get three times that number out.

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What is the next number in the pattern: 10, 12, 14, ...?

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16 (add 2 each time).

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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.