4.PFA.1

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What is a pattern in mathematics?

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

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What does it mean to add in a pattern?

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Adding in a pattern means increasing each term by a fixed number.

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What does it mean to subtract in a pattern?

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Subtracting in a pattern means decreasing each term by a fixed number.

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What is the rule for the pattern 4, 8, 12, 16?

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The rule is to add 4 to each term.

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What operation is used in the pattern 15, 10, 5, 0?

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The operation used is subtraction.

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What is the next term in the pattern: 50, 45, 40, 35?

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The next term is 30.

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What operation is used in the pattern 3, 6, 9, 12?

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The operation used is addition.

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What is the next term in the pattern: 7, 14, 21, 28?

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The next term is 35.

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How do you identify the rule in a number pattern?

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To identify the rule, look for a consistent operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) applied to the terms.

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What is the difference between addition and multiplication in patterns?

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Addition increases each term by a fixed amount, while multiplication increases each term by a fixed factor.