Number Patterns

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What is a number pattern?

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

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What is the rule for the sequence 3, 6, 12, 24?

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The rule is to multiply by 2.

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What comes next in the pattern 327, 333, 339, ____, 351, 357?

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345.

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What is the next number in the sequence 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, ____?

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54.

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What is the rule for the sequence 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21?

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The rule is to add 3.

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What is a common difference in a number pattern?

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The common difference is the amount added or subtracted to get from one term to the next in a sequence.

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What is a common ratio in a number pattern?

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The common ratio is the factor by which each term is multiplied to get the next term in a sequence.

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What is the next number in the pattern 1, 2, 5, 1, 2, 5, __?

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1.

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How do you identify a number pattern?

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Look for a consistent rule that applies to the sequence of numbers.

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What is an arithmetic sequence?

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An arithmetic sequence is a number pattern where the difference between consecutive terms is constant.