GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Algebra: Number Pattern - Explained

The video tutorial explains two different number patterns. Hester's pattern involves multiplying each term by 2 to get the next term, resulting in the sequence 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32. Jack's pattern involves adding an increasing integer to each term, resulting in the sequence 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16, 22, and 29. The tutorial demonstrates how to derive these sequences and calculate subsequent terms using the respective rules.

What rule does Hester use to generate the number pattern?

• Subtract 1 from the previous term

• Divide the previous term by 2

• Multiply the previous term by 2

• Add 2 to the previous term

What is the sixth term in Hester's number pattern?

• 32

• 48

• 24

• 16

How does Jack generate his number pattern?

• Divide the previous term by 3

• Subtract 2 from the previous term

• Add consecutive integers to the previous term

• Multiply the previous term by 3

What is the seventh term in Jack's number pattern?

• 20

• 24

• 18

• 22

What is the eighth term in Jack's number pattern?

• 31

• 29

• 27

• 25