Finding Patterns

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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 missing numbers in a pattern?

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To find missing numbers in a pattern, look for the rule that describes how the numbers change from one to the next.

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What is the next number in the pattern: 2, 4, 6, ?

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8

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What is a sequence?

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A sequence is an ordered list of numbers that follow a specific rule.

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What is the difference between a pattern and a sequence?

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A pattern is a repeated arrangement, while a sequence is an ordered list of numbers.

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How can you identify a number pattern?

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You can identify a number pattern by looking for consistent differences or ratios between the numbers.

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What is an example of a simple number pattern?

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An example of a simple number pattern is counting by twos: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10.

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What does it mean to skip count?

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Skip counting means counting by a number other than one, such as counting by twos, fives, or tens.

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What is the rule for the pattern: 5, 10, 15, 20, ?

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The rule is to add 5 each time.

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How do you solve for a missing number in a table?

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To solve for a missing number in a table, use the patterns or relationships shown in the other numbers.