Function Tables and Patterns

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What is a function table?

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A function table is a chart that shows how one quantity depends on another. It lists input values and their corresponding output values.

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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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How do you find the rule in a number pattern?

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To find the rule, look for a consistent operation (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) that transforms one number into the next.

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What does it mean to add a number in a pattern?

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Adding a number means increasing the previous number by that amount to get the next number in the sequence.

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What does it mean to subtract a number in a pattern?

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Subtracting a number means decreasing the previous number by that amount to get the next number in the sequence.

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What is the rule for the pattern 3, 9, 15, 21, 27?

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Add 6 to each number to get the next number.

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If a table shows that 5 packages contain 20 favors, how many favors are in 1 package?

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4 favors (20 favors ÷ 5 packages = 4 favors per package).

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What is the rule for the pattern 42, 32, 22, 12, 2?

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Subtract 10 from each number to get the next number.

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What does it mean to multiply in a pattern?

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Multiplying means increasing a number by a certain factor to get the next number in the sequence.

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What is the rule for the table that shows 10, 20, 30, 40?

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Add 10 to each number to get the next number.