5.18 Patterns

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What is a pattern?

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A pattern is a repeated or recurring sequence of numbers, shapes, or colors.

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How do you find the next term in a numerical pattern?

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To find the next term, identify the rule that describes how the pattern progresses (e.g., adding, subtracting, multiplying).

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What is the rule in the pattern 1, 8, 15, 22, 29?

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The rule is to add 7 to the previous number.

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If a pattern starts with 5 and adds 3 each time, what is the 5th term?

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The 5th term is 5 + (3 * 4) = 17.

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What does it mean to 'extend a pattern'?

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To extend a pattern means to continue the sequence by applying the same rule used in the existing pattern.

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What is a number machine in math?

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A number machine is a way to visualize how a number is transformed by a specific rule (e.g., adding, subtracting, multiplying).

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If Mark is 4 years old and Amber is 8 years old, how much older is Amber than Mark?

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Amber is 4 years older than Mark.

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What is the next term in the pattern 2, 4, 6, 8?

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The next term is 10, as the pattern adds 2 each time.

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How can you check if a pattern is correct?

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You can check a pattern by applying the identified rule to see if it produces the expected results.

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What is the difference between a growing pattern and a repeating pattern?

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A growing pattern increases or decreases in a specific way, while a repeating pattern has the same sequence that recurs.