Inductive Reasoning in Geometry: Patterns and Predictions

The video tutorial explores inductive reasoning through pattern recognition. It begins with an introduction to inductive reasoning, emphasizing its reliance on observing patterns to draw conclusions. Example A involves analyzing a dot pattern to predict the number of dots in subsequent figures, while Example B focuses on a triangle pattern, determining the number of triangles in later figures. The video highlights the importance of identifying patterns and formulating rules to make predictions efficiently.

What is inductive reasoning primarily based on?

• Logical deductions

• Hypothetical scenarios

• Observations of patterns

• Mathematical proofs

How many dots are in the bottom row of the fourth figure in the dot pattern?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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CCSS.4.OA.C.5

What is the total number of dots in the sixth figure of the dot pattern?

• 24

• 21

• 18

• 15

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CCSS.4.OA.C.5

How many triangles are in the first figure of the triangle pattern?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 4

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

How many triangles are in the third figure of the triangle pattern?

• 8

• 7

• 9

• 6

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

If the pattern continues, how many triangles will be in the fifth figure?

• 16

• 10

• 12

• 14

What is the rule to find the number of triangles in any figure?

• Figure number times 2

• Figure number plus 1 times 2

• Figure number times 3

• Figure number plus 2

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

How many triangles are in the tenth figure of the triangle pattern?

• 24

• 18

• 20

• 22

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

CCSS.1.G.A.1

What is the number of triangles in the seventh figure of the triangle pattern?

• 12

• 16

• 14

• 18

If the pattern continues, how many triangles will be in the 100th figure?

• 202

• 200

• 198

• 204

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2