Number Patterns: Lesson 2

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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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How do you find the next term in a number pattern?

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To find the next term, identify the rule (like adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing) and apply it to the last known term.

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What is the rule for the pattern: 5, 10, 15, 20?

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The rule is to add 5 to the previous term.

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What is the missing number in the pattern: 38, 34, 30, 26, ...?

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The missing number is 22, generated by subtracting 4 from the last term.

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What is the next number in the sequence: 327, 333, 339, ...?

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The next number is 345, generated by adding 6 to the last term.

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

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The rule is to add 4 to the previous term.

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Find the missing numbers in the sequence: 520, ____, 560, 580, ____.

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The missing numbers are 540 and 600.

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What is the difference between a number pattern and a random sequence?

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A number pattern follows a specific rule, while a random sequence does not have a predictable order.

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What is the next term in the pattern: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ...?

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The next terms are 30, 35, and 40, generated by adding 5.

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How can you identify the rule in a number pattern?

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Look for consistent changes between terms, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.