Number Patterns

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What is a number pattern?

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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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By identifying the rule of the pattern and applying it to find the next numbers.

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What is the rule for the pattern: 23, 25, 27, _____?

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Add 2 to the previous number.

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What is the next number in the pattern: 65, 62, 59, 56, 53, 50?

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47 (subtract 3 each time).

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Identify the rule for the pattern: 342, 347, 352, 357, 362.

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Add 5 to the previous number.

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Which pattern follows the rule of +5?

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1, 6, 11, 16, 21.

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What is the next number in the pattern: 45, 55, 65, 75, 85?

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95 (add 10 each time).

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Describe the rule for the pattern: 40, 30, 20, 10.

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Subtract 10 from the previous number.

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What is the next number in the pattern: 5, 11, 17, 22?

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27 (add 6 each time).

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How do you find the nth term of a linear pattern?

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Use the formula: nth term = first term + (n-1) * common difference.