Number Patterns

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What is a number pattern?

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

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

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To take away a certain amount from a number.

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What is the expression for 'twice a number'?

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2x, where x is the number.

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What does 'less than' indicate in a mathematical expression?

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It indicates subtraction from a number.

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

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g - 29.

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

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Subtract 3.

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What is the expression for 'six less than y'?

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y - 6.

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

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2x - 5.

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

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Add 3.

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What does 'multiply by' mean in a number pattern?

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To increase a number by a certain factor.