Number Patterns

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

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To 'add' means to increase a number by a certain value each time in the pattern.

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

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To 'subtract' means to decrease a number by a certain value each time in the pattern.

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What is the rule for the pattern: 2, 6, 10, 14, 18?

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Start with 2 and add 4 each time.

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What is the rule for the pattern: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32?

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Start at 2. Double the number each time.

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What comes next in the pattern: 47, 49, 51, ____, 55, 57?

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53

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How would you describe the rule for the pattern: 65, 62, 59, 56, 53, 50?

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Subtract 3 each time.

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What number is missing in the pattern: 327, 333, 339, ____, 351, 357?

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345

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What is a 'rule' in a number pattern?

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A 'rule' is the instruction that tells you how to create the pattern.

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What does 'double' mean in a number pattern?

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To 'double' means to multiply a number by 2.