Number Patterns and Rules

Colin and April both thought of six numbers. Colin's first number was 0, and April's first number was 10. Colin added 1 each time to get his other numbers. April subtracted 2 each time to get her other numbers. Which statements are correct? Select all that apply.

• April's second number was 8.

• April's fourth number was 3.

• Colin's third number was 2.

• April's sixth number was the same as Colin's first number.

• Colin's fifth number was 5.

Which statement about the corresponding terms of both patterns is correct?

• Each term in pattern 1 is 3 more than the corresponding term in pattern 2.

• Each term in pattern 2 is 3 more than the corresponding term in pattern 1.

• Each term in pattern 1 is 4 more than the corresponding term in pattern 2.

• Each term in pattern 2 is 4 more than the corresponding term in pattern 1.

the rule for the number sequence is 6, 12, 18, 24 is,

• subtract 6

• add 6

• multiply by 6

• divide by 6

number pattern can be defined as,

• a sequence or list of numbers that is formed according to a rule

• a sequence or list of numbers that is formed according to a rule and use any of the four operations (+, –, ×, ÷) or even a combination

• using any of the four operations (+, –, ×, ÷) or even a combination

...................... pattern is a series of numbers that follow a predictable pattern from one number to the next

Find the missing numbers in the pattern. 63, 54, ......, 36,27

the relationship between the position of a number and the number in the pattern is important to work out the ...................... rule

find the missing number in the pattern. 73, 66, ......, 52, 45