Number Sequences

Sequences of numbers

​We can look for the rule between numbers in a sequence and use this rule to extend the sequence.

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​Creating a pattern

​​We find the rule first.

The rule might be addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Multiple Choice

Find the rule the pattern is using

2 , 7 , 12 , 17 , 22 , 27

• Add 5

• Subtract 5

• Add 20

• Subtract 20

Multiple Choice

Find the rule the pattern is using

172 , 162 , 152 , 142

• Add 5

• Subtract 5

• Add 10

• Subtract 10

Multiple Choice

Find the next number in the pattern.

3 , 12 , 21 , 30 , 39 , ?

• 40

• 44

• 48

• 49

Multiple Choice

Find the next number in the pattern.

1 , 2 , 4 , 8 , ?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16