Number Patterns

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What is a number pattern?

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A number pattern is a sequence of numbers that follows a specific rule or formula.

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How do you extend a number pattern?

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To extend a number pattern, identify the rule governing the sequence and apply it to generate the next numbers.

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What is the rule in the pattern: 181, 281, 381, _____, ______, _______?

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The rule is +100.

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What is the rule in the pattern: 342, 347, 352, 357, 362?

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The rule is +5.

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What is the next number in the pattern: 10, 20, 30, _____,____,_____?

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The next numbers are 40, 50, 60.

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Identify the rule in the pattern: 135, 235, 335, 435.

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The rule is +100.

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Identify the rule in the pattern: 1, 6, 11, 16, 21.

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The rule is +5.

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What is the difference between an arithmetic sequence and a geometric sequence?

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An arithmetic sequence has a constant difference between consecutive terms, while a geometric sequence has a constant ratio.

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How can you determine the next term in an arithmetic sequence?

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Add the common difference to the last term.

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What is a common difference in a number pattern?

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The common difference is the fixed amount added to each term to get the next term in an arithmetic sequence.