Function Tables and Patterns

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What is a function table?

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A function table is a chart that shows how one quantity depends on another. It lists input values and their corresponding output values.

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What is a pattern in mathematics?

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A pattern is a repeated or predictable sequence of numbers or shapes that follows a specific rule.

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How do you find the missing number in a function table?

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To find the missing number, identify the rule that relates the input to the output and apply it to the known values.

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What does it mean to 'divide by 5'?

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Dividing by 5 means to split a number into 5 equal parts or to find out how many times 5 fits into that number.

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If the rule is 'Add 5', what is the output when the input is 10?

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The output is 15, because 10 + 5 = 15.

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What is the output if the input is 20 and the rule is 'Subtract 5'?

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The output is 15, because 20 - 5 = 15.

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How can you check if a rule is correct in a function table?

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You can check by applying the rule to all input values and seeing if the outputs match the table.

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What is the relationship between input and output in a function table?

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The input is the value you start with, and the output is the result after applying the function or rule.

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If Mark is 10 years old and Amber is 14, what is the age difference between them?

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The age difference is 4 years.

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What is the rule if the output doubles the input?

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The rule is 'Multiply by 2'.