Patterns and Sequences in Mathematics

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What is a pattern in mathematics?

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A pattern is a repeated or predictable arrangement of numbers, shapes, or objects.

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What is a sequence?

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A sequence is an ordered list of numbers that follow a specific rule or pattern.

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How do you identify an increasing pattern?

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An increasing pattern is identified when each number in the sequence is larger than the previous one.

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How do you identify a decreasing pattern?

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A decreasing pattern is identified when each number in the sequence is smaller than the previous one.

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

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Adding a shape means including an additional shape in each step of the pattern.

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What does it mean to remove a shape in a pattern?

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Removing a shape means taking away a shape from each step of the pattern.

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If a pattern starts at 10 and increases by 5, what are the first three numbers?

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10, 15, 20.

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If a pattern starts at 100 and decreases by 10, what are the first three numbers?

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100, 90, 80.

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What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 4, 6, 8?

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10.

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What is the next number in the sequence: 20, 18, 16, 14?

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12.