Vocab
This is a pattern that uses numbers.
Numeric Pattern
3+6x2
15
Carol has 2 folders on the first desk, 4 folders on the second desk, and 6 folders on the third desk. How many folders will she have on the fourth desk?
8 folders
9 + (2xQ)=R
Q R
1 11
2 13
3 15
4 ?
17
Each number in a numeric pattern is called this.
Sequence
(9+15) / 11
2
Will rides his bike for 30 minutes on Monday. He rides his bike 15 more minutes each day. How many minutes will he ride his bike on Thursday?
75 minutes
This is a pattern often using shapes or symbols
Nonnumeric Pattern
(x+6)x7= y
If x=4, then y=
70
Each book costs $4. How much does it cost to buy 3 books and one magazine for $5?
$17
This is a statement that describes a relationship between numbers or objects.
Rule
48 / (x+2)=y
If x=4, then y=
8
Tami buys two lizards that cost $20 each. She pays an additional $5 in tax. How much did she pay altogether?
$45
This is the ordered arrangement of terms that make up a pattern.
Sequence
(2x4)+(6x7)-10
40
Claudia had 34 toy cars. She lost 2 in the park. Then, she divided the rest of the toy cars among her and her 3 cousins. How many cars did each kid get?
8 cars