SOL 5.18 and 5.19 - Patterns and Algebra (Calculator Allowed)

What is the 7th term in this decreasing pattern?

68, 60, 52, 44, 36, . . .

• 32

• 28

• 20

• 12

Bob created a chart to show the number of Pokemon cards he has in his collection at the end of each day. If the pattern continues, how many cards would he have in his collection on the 12th day?

• 27

• 72

• 42

• 60

Identify the rule for the pattern below:

21, 36, 51, 66, 81, . . .

• add 15

• subtract 15

• add 14

• multiply by 2

Select the list that uses the same rule as the pattern shown.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• 14, 17, 20, 23, 26

• 96, 103, 110, 117, 124

• 6, 12, 18, 24, 30

• 37, 30, 23, 16, 9

A rule was used to make the pattern shown.

5; 6; 4; 5; 3; 4; 2; 3

Which could be the rule used to make the pattern?

• subtract 1; add 2

• add 1; subtract 2

• add 2; subtract 1

• subtract 2; add 1

A number machine uses a rule to change numbers. The table shows the results. Which could be the rule used by this number machine?

• add 9

• multiply by 4

• subtract 9

• divide by 4

If the pattern continues, what will be the 7th number?

128, 64, 32, 16, . . .

• 8

• 0

• 4

• 2

In the expression n + 9, the letter n represents --

• a subtraction symbol

• a number sentence

• an addition symbol

• a variable

Which equation represents "a box of Pop-Tarts shared with 3 friends if each friend gets 4 Pop-Tarts"?

• $\frac{p}{3}=4$

• p + 3 = 4

• 3p = 4

• $\frac{p}{4}=3$

Bob packed b boxes with 6 toys in each box. If there were 42 toys, what number sentence would be used to find out how many boxes Bob packed?

• b + 42 = 6

• 6 x b = 42

• 42 x 6 = b

• b - 6 = 42