Multiplication Patterns in a Sequence & on a Function Table

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a way to add a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What is a multiplication pattern?

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A multiplication pattern is a sequence of numbers where each number is the result of multiplying the previous number by a fixed number.

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What is a function table?

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A function table is a chart that shows how one number (input) relates to another number (output) using a specific rule.

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What does it mean to find a missing number in a function table?

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Finding a missing number means using the rule of the function to calculate what number should be in the blank space.

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If the rule is to multiply by 2, what is the output for an input of 5?

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The output is 10, because 5 multiplied by 2 equals 10.

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What is the next number in the pattern: 2, 4, 6, ?

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The next number is 8, because the pattern adds 2 each time.

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How do you identify a multiplication pattern?

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To identify a multiplication pattern, look for a consistent way that numbers increase, usually by multiplying by the same number.

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What is the rule if the numbers in a function table are: 3, 6, 9, 12?

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The rule is to add 3 each time or multiply by 3.

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What is the output if the input is 10 and the rule is to multiply by 3?

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The output is 30, because 10 multiplied by 3 equals 30.

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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 or rule.