Patterns and Pattern Rules

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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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What is a pattern rule?

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A pattern rule is a specific instruction that describes how to create the next term in a pattern.

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If the pattern is 2, 5, 8, 11, what is the rule?

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Add 3 to the previous number.

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What is an 'in and out' table?

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An 'in and out' table shows how input values (in) relate to output values (out) based on a specific rule.

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If the input is 4 and the output is 10, what could be a possible rule?

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Add 6 to the input.

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What is the output if the input is 3 and the rule is 'add 5'?

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The output is 8.

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What does it mean to 'find the missing number' in a pattern?

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It means to determine the number that fits the established pattern or rule.

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If the rule is 'subtract 2', what is the output for an input of 10?

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The output is 8.

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What is the equation for a pattern where the output is always 4 less than the input?

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M = N - 4.

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If the pattern is 1, 4, 7, 10, what is the next number?

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The next number is 13.