Understanding Number Patterns

Which of the following operations can be used to create a number pattern?

• Any of the four basic operations

• Only addition and subtraction

• Only addition and multiplication

• Only multiplication and division

What is the rule for the pattern with numbers 3, 7, 11, and 15?

• Divide by 4

• Multiply by 4

• Add 4

• Subtract 4

If a pattern starts with 3 and follows the rule 'add 4', what would be the fourth number in the sequence?

• 15

• 12

• 11

• 19

What operation is used to form the pattern with numbers 5, 10, 20, and 40?

• Add 5

• Multiply by 2

• Subtract 5

• Divide by 2

If a pattern starts with 5 and follows the rule 'multiply by 2', what would be the third number in the sequence?

• 25

• 20

• 15

• 10