5.OA.3 Numerical Patterns

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What is a numerical pattern?

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A numerical pattern is a sequence of numbers that follows a specific rule or formula.

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What does it mean to 'multiply by 3'?

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To 'multiply by 3' means to take a number and increase it by a factor of 3.

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What is an ordered pair?

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An ordered pair is a pair of numbers used to locate a point on a coordinate plane, written as (x, y).

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How do you find the first common number in two patterns?

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To find the first common number, list the numbers in each pattern and identify the smallest number that appears in both.

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

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The rule is 'add 5'.

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What does 'add 8' mean in a pattern?

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'Add 8' means to take a number and increase it by 8 to get the next number in the sequence.

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What is a function in mathematics?

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A function is a relationship where each input has exactly one output.

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What is the equation for a linear pattern?

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A linear pattern can be expressed in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What does it mean to 'divide by 5'?

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To 'divide by 5' means to split a number into 5 equal parts.

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What is the difference between a pattern and a sequence?

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A pattern is a repeated design or rule, while a sequence is a specific order of numbers.