4th Grade Math Extending Patterns

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What is a pattern in math?

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A pattern in math is a sequence of numbers or shapes that follow a specific rule or formula.

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How do you find the next number in a pattern?

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To find the next number in a pattern, identify the rule (like addition or subtraction) and apply it to the last number.

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What is the rule in the pattern: 18, 22, 26, 30, 34?

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The rule is to add 4 to the previous number.

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What is the 7th number in the pattern: 18, 22, 26, 30, 34?

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The 7th number is 42.

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What is the 5th term in the pattern: 3, 11, 19?

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The 5th term is 35.

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What number comes next in the pattern: 18, 24, ___, 36, 42?

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The missing number is 30.

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What is the rule in the pattern: 24, 29, 34, 39, 44?

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The rule is to add 5 to the previous number.

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What is the 8th number in the pattern: 24, 29, 34, 39, 44?

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The 8th number is 59.

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What are the next two terms in the pattern: 9, 13, 17, 21?

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The next two terms are 25 and 29.

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What is a sequence?

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A sequence is an ordered list of numbers that follow a specific pattern.