4th Grade Math Patterns

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What is a pattern in math?

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A pattern in math is a sequence of numbers or shapes that follow a specific rule or set of rules.

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What is the rule for the pattern: 32, 36, 40, 44?

Back

Add 4.

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What number comes next in the pattern: 18, 24, ___, 36, 42?

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30.

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How do you find the next number in a pattern?

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Identify the rule (like adding or subtracting) and apply it to the last number.

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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

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11.

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What does it mean if a pattern is increasing?

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It means the numbers in the pattern are getting larger.

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What does it mean if a pattern is decreasing?

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It means the numbers in the pattern are getting smaller.

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What is the rule for the pattern: A, B, C, A, B, C, __?

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A.

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What is a multiple of a number?

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A multiple of a number is the product of that number and an integer.