Patterns and Tables

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What is a pattern?

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A pattern is a repeated or regular arrangement of numbers, shapes, or objects.

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How do you find the total number of items in a pattern?

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To find the total, multiply the number of items in one group by the number of groups.

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If Sherissa puts 3 quarters in her bank each day, how many quarters will she have after 5 days?

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15 quarters (3 quarters/day x 5 days = 15 quarters).

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What is a table in math?

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A table is a way to organize data in rows and columns to show relationships between numbers.

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If Mr. Burk builds 4 bird feeders each day, how many will he have built after 7 days?

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28 bird feeders (4 bird feeders/day x 7 days = 28 bird feeders).

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What does it mean to multiply in a pattern?

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To multiply in a pattern means to increase the number of items by a certain factor consistently.

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How many wheels are there in 5 pairs of in-line skates if one pair has 8 wheels?

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40 wheels (8 wheels/pair x 5 pairs = 40 wheels).

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What is the formula to find the total number of erasers in multiple packages?

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Total erasers = Number of packages x Number of erasers per package.

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If a soccer team travels in vans and the table shows 6 people per van, how many people are in 4 vans?

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24 people (6 people/van x 4 vans = 24 people).

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What is the relationship between the number of vans and the number of people traveling?

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The relationship is often a multiplication factor, showing how many people fit in each van.