Patterns

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What is a pattern in mathematics?

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A pattern in mathematics is a sequence or arrangement of numbers, shapes, or other objects that follow a specific rule or set of rules.

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What is the next term in the pattern: 10, 20, 30, 40, __?

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50

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What are the missing numbers in the pattern: 22, 29, 36, ___, 50, ___?

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43, 57

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What is the rule to find the next number in the pattern: 12, 16, 20, 24, ___?

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Add 4.

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What rule is being used in the pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12?

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Add 2.

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What is the next term in the pattern using the rule: Add 5, 25, 30, 35, 40, ____?

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45.

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How do you identify a pattern in a sequence of numbers?

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To identify a pattern, look for a consistent rule that applies to the differences between consecutive terms.

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What is an arithmetic sequence?

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

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What is the common difference in the arithmetic sequence: 5, 10, 15, 20?

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The common difference is 5.

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What is a geometric sequence?

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A geometric sequence is a sequence of numbers where each term after the first is found by multiplying the previous term by a fixed, non-zero number called the common ratio.