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Non Linear Number Patterns -1

The document outlines different types of numerical patterns including quadratic, cubic, geometric, exponential, and Fibonacci sequences, detailing their structures and general formulas. It provides step-by-step methods for deriving the formulas for each pattern type, using examples to illustrate the process. Each pattern type is characterized by specific differences or ratios, leading to their respective general formulas.

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Non Linear Number Patterns -1

The document outlines different types of numerical patterns including quadratic, cubic, geometric, exponential, and Fibonacci sequences, detailing their structures and general formulas. It provides step-by-step methods for deriving the formulas for each pattern type, using examples to illustrate the process. Each pattern type is characterized by specific differences or ratios, leading to their respective general formulas.

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Quadratic Patterns

● Pattern Structure: Sequence with a constant second difference.


● General Formula:
Tn = an² + bn + c
● Example: 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ...
● Steps to Find the Formula:

1. First Differences:
-8-3=5
- 15 - 8 = 7
- 24 - 15 = 9
- 35 - 24 = 11

2. Second Differences (constant):


-7-5=2
-9-7=2
- 11 - 9 = 2

3. Since the second difference is constant, it’s a quadratic pattern.


○ Find a: a = (Second Difference) / 2 =
○ 2 / 2 = 1.
○ A = 2ND DIFFERENCE ÷2
4. Set up equations using terms:
○ For T1 = 3
→ 1(1)² + b(1) + c = 3
→ 1 + b + c = 3.
→ b + c =2 ( EQUATION 1)

○ For T2 = 8:
→ 1(2)² + b(2) + c = 8
→ 4 + 2b + c = 8.
→ 2b +c =4 ( EQUATION 2)

○ Solve for b and c :


→ ALWAYS SUBTRACT EQUATION 1 FROM EQUATION 2
→ 2b + c =4
- b + c =2
—————
b =2
→ Substitute b=2 into equation 1 or 2 to find c
2(2)+c = 4
c=0
→b=2 and c = 0
→ Confirm this by Substituting
Tn = an^2 + bn + c

✔️
3= 1(1)^2 + 2(1)+0
3=3

5. Therefore the General Formula: Tn = 1n² + 2n + 0


Cubic Patterns
● Pattern Structure: Sequence with a constant third difference.
● General Formula:
Tn = an³ + (n³- tn)

● Example: -7, 0, 19, 56, 117, ...

● Steps to Find the Formula:

1. First, Second, and Third Differences:

● First:
● -7- 0= 7
● 0 - 19 = 19
● 56 - 19 = 37
● 117 - 56= 61

● Second:
● 19 - 7 = 12
● 37 - 19 = 18
● 61 - 37= 24

● Third:
● 24 - 18 = 6
● 18 - 12 = 6

2. Since the third differences are constant, it’s a cubic pattern.


● Find a: a = (Third Difference) / 6
● =6/6
● = 1.
● A = 3RD DIFFERENCE ÷6

3. Draw up the below table


n 1 2 3 4 5

Tn -7 0 19 56 117

n^3 1 8 27 64 125

n^3- Tn -8 8 8 8 8
4. General Formula: Tn = n³ - 8

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Geometric Patterns

● Pattern Structure: Each term is multiplied by a constant ratio (r).


● General Formula:
Tn = ar^(n-1)

● Example: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ...

● Steps to Find the Formula:


1. Find the ratio:
6/3=2
12 / 6 = 2
and so on.
So, r = 2.

2. The first term is 3, so a = 3.

3. General Formula: Tn = 3 × 2^(n-1).


Exponential Patterns
● Pattern Structure: The terms grow exponentially.
● General Formula:
Tn = a^n ×b

● a = constant ratio
● b = constant, substitute values to find
● n = position
● Tn= term

● Example: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96...

● Steps to Find the Formula:


1. Identify the base:
- The terms are multiplied by 4 each time:
6/ 3 =2
12/6 = 2
24/12 = 2
etc.
Therefore a= 4

2. Substitute, for the first term to find b:


● THE FIRST TERM WILL BE 0
T1

✔️
2^0 = 1
1×3 = 3
T2

✔️
2^1 = 2
2×3 = 6

Therefore b= ×3

4. General Formula: Tn = 2^n × 3

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Fibonacci Sequence
● Pattern Structure: Each term is the sum of the two preceding terms.
● General Formula:
● Tn = T(n-1) + T(n-2)
● Example: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ...

● Steps to Find the Formula:


1. Start with the first two terms: 1, 1.
2. Add the two preceding terms:
- 1 + 1 = 2.
- 1 + 2 = 3, and so on.
3. Continue using Tn = T(n-1) + T(n-2).

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