Patterns

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What is a pattern in mathematics?

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A pattern in mathematics is a sequence or arrangement that follows a specific rule or set of rules.

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What is the next number in the sequence: 10, 20, 30, 40, __?

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The next number is 50, as the pattern increases by 10.

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How do you identify a missing number in a pattern?

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To identify a missing number in a pattern, determine the rule governing the sequence and apply it to find the missing value.

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What is the 9th number in the pattern: 10, 20, 30, 40, __?

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The 9th number is 90, as the pattern increases by 10.

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How can you find the number of blocks in a figure pattern?

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To find the number of blocks in a figure pattern, observe the growth of the figures and identify the rule that describes the increase.

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What comes next in the pattern: apple, banana, cherry, __?

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The next item is 'date', following the alphabetical order of fruits.

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What is a numerical pattern?

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A numerical pattern is a sequence of numbers that follows a specific rule, such as arithmetic or geometric progression.

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How do you complete a table based on a pattern?

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To complete a table based on a pattern, identify the rule that governs the relationship between the columns and apply it to fill in the missing values.

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What is an arithmetic pattern?

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An arithmetic pattern is a sequence of numbers in which the difference between consecutive terms is constant.

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What is a geometric pattern?

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A geometric pattern is a sequence of numbers where each term is found by multiplying the previous term by a fixed, non-zero number.