Number Patterns

Front

What is a number pattern?

Back

A number pattern is a sequence of numbers that follow a specific rule or formula.

Front

What is the rule for the pattern: 65, 62, 59, 56, 53, 50?

Back

Subtract 3.

Front

How do you express 'five less than twice a number' mathematically?

Back

2x - 5.

Front

If Kenneth has g gumballs, how many does Maggie have if she has 29 fewer?

Back

g - 29.

Front

How do you calculate the total number of chairs in r rows with 7 chairs each?

Back

7r.

Front

What is the rule for the pattern: 3, 6, 9, 12?

Back

Add 3.

Front

What is the rule for the pattern: 2, 4, 8, 16?

Back

Multiply by 2.

Front

What does 'twice a number' mean?

Back

It means to multiply the number by 2.

Front

What is the expression for 'three times a number decreased by 4'?

Back

3x - 4.

Front

If a pattern adds 5 each time, what is the next number in the pattern: 10, 15, 20?

Back

25.