Linear & Exponential Patterns

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What is a linear pattern?

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A linear pattern is a sequence of numbers in which the difference between consecutive terms is constant.

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What is an exponential pattern?

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An exponential pattern is a sequence of numbers where each term is multiplied by a constant factor to get the next term.

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Identify the next number in the sequence: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ____, ____, ____

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30, 35, 40

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Identify the next number in the sequence: 320, 340, 360, ____.

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380

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What is the rule for the sequence: 5, 10, 15, 20?

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Add 5 to the previous term.

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What is the rule for the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16?

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Multiply the previous term by 2.

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How do you find the rate of change in a linear pattern?

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Subtract the first term from the second term.

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What is the next term in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ____.

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32

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If a pattern increases by 3 each time, what is the next number after 12?

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15

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What is the formula for the nth term of a linear sequence?

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nth term = a + (n-1)d, where a is the first term and d is the common difference.