Finding the rule

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What is a rule in mathematics?

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A rule in mathematics is a consistent method or operation applied to numbers to achieve a result, such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.

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What does it mean to multiply by a number?

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To multiply by a number means to increase a quantity by that number of times. For example, multiplying by 2 means to double the quantity.

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

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The rule is to add 2 each time.

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If you have the numbers 5, 10, 15, what is the rule?

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The rule is to add 5 each time.

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What does it mean to find the missing number in a pattern?

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Finding the missing number means identifying the number that continues the established rule or pattern.

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What is the rule for the table if the numbers are 3, 6, 9?

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The rule is to multiply by 3.

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What operation would you use to find the next number in the sequence: 1, 2, 3, 4?

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You would add 1.

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What is the rule for the pattern: 10, 20, 30?

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The rule is to add 10 each time.

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If a number is multiplied by 4, what is the result of multiplying 3 by 4?

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The result is 12.

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What does 'add 5' mean in a mathematical rule?

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'Add 5' means to increase a number by 5.