Patterns and Coordinates Flashcard

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What is a pattern in mathematics?

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A pattern in mathematics is a sequence of numbers or shapes that follow a specific rule or formula.

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How do you find the nth term of a pattern that starts at a number and adds a constant?

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To find the nth term, use the formula: nth term = starting number + (n-1) * constant.

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If a pattern starts at 1 and adds 4 each time, what is the 3rd term?

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The 3rd term is 9.

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What is the difference between two patterns that have the same constant but different starting points?

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The difference between the nth terms of the two patterns is equal to the difference in their starting points.

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What does the coordinate (0, 5) represent on a coordinate plane?

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It represents a point that is 5 units up from the origin.

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If Pattern A starts at 2 and adds 3 each time, what are the first four terms?

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The first four terms are 2, 5, 8, 11.

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What is the 4th term of a pattern that starts at 3 and adds 5 each time?

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The 4th term is 18.

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How do you calculate the difference between the 4th terms of two patterns?

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Find the 4th term of each pattern and subtract the smaller from the larger.

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What is the formula for the nth term of a pattern that starts at a number and adds a constant?

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nth term = starting number + (n-1) * constant.

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If a pattern starts at 0 and adds 7 each time, what is the 4th term?

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The 4th term is 21.