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Grade 6 Math Reviewer PT 1

The document explains numerical patterns, focusing on identifying pattern rules through mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It categorizes patterns into ascending and descending types and provides examples to illustrate how to derive pattern rules. Additionally, it includes exercises for writing algebraic expressions and finding terms in given sequences.

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Grade 6 Math Reviewer PT 1

The document explains numerical patterns, focusing on identifying pattern rules through mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It categorizes patterns into ascending and descending types and provides examples to illustrate how to derive pattern rules. Additionally, it includes exercises for writing algebraic expressions and finding terms in given sequences.

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I.

NUMBER PATTERN Figuring out pattern rules can take some


amount of guessing and checking. You will
Pattern Rules
often have to come up with more than one
A numerical pattern is a sequence of numbers potential pattern rule based on two of the
that has been created based on a formula or numbers in the sequence and check which
rule called a pattern rule. Pattern rules can use one works throughout the whole sequence.
one or more mathematical operations to
Here is another example.
describe the relationship
between consecutive numbers in the pattern. Find the pattern rule for the sequence: 1, 3, 11,
43.
There are two primary categories of numerical
patterns. First, take an overview of the numbers. The
numbers get larger in value as the sequence
1. When numbers in a pattern get larger as
continues, so this is an ascending pattern. This
the sequence continues, they are in
means the rule likely involves multiplication or
an ascending pattern. Ascending
addition.
patterns often
involve multiplication or addition. Look at the smaller numbers at the beginning
of the sequence. Think: "What could you do to
2. When numbers in a pattern get smaller
1 to get 3?"
as the sequence continues, they are in
a descending pattern. Descending • You could add 2.
patterns often
• You could multiply by 3.
involve division or subtraction.
• You could do a combination of two or
Find the pattern rule for the sequence: 243, 81,
more operations.
27, 9.
Next, check if any of these potential pattern
First, take an overview of the numbers. The
rules work with the rest of the sequence.
numbers get smaller in value as the sequence
continues, so this is a descending pattern. This Consider 3 and 11.
means the rule likely involves division or
subtraction. • If you add 2 to 3 you get 5, not 11. So
the pattern rule is not "add 2."
Look at the smaller numbers at the end of the
sequence. Think: "What could you do to 27 to • If you multiply 3 by 3 you get 9, not 11.
get 9?" So the pattern rule is not "multiply by 3."

• You could subtract 18. Since neither of those pattern rules work, the
pattern rule must involve more than
• You could divide by 3. one operation. Notice how the jump between
the numbers increases each time as you move
• You could do a combination of two or
through the sequence. This means
more operations.
multiplication must be involved, but addition or
Next, check if any of these potential pattern subtraction will be involved as well.
rules work with the rest of the sequence.
Next, consider possible pattern rules that
Consider 81 and 27. involve multiplication and addition or
subtraction. Think: "What else can you do to 1
• If you subtract 18 from 81 you get 63,
to get 3?"
not 27. So the pattern rule is "not
subtract 18." • You could multiply by 2 and add 1.

• If you divide 81 by 3 you get 27. So the • You could multiply by 4 and subtract 1.
pattern rule "divide by 3" seems to work.
• You could do some other combination
Now, make sure "divide by 3" works throughout of two or more operations.
the whole sequence.
Now, look back at the rest of the sequence.
"Divide by 3" works for the whole sequence.
Again consider 3 and 11.
The answer is that the pattern rule is "divide by
• If you multiply 3 by 2 and add 1 you get
3."
7, not 11. So the pattern rule is not
"multiply by 2 and add 1."
• If you multiply 3 by 4 and subtract 1 you II. Algebraic Expressions
get 11. So the pattern rule "multiply by 4
and subtract 1" seems to work.
Directions: Write an expression using a variable
Now, make sure "multiply by 4 and subtract 1" to represent each situation.
works throughout the whole sequence.
1. Eleven decreased by k ___________
"Multiply by 4 and subtract 1" works for the
2. p increased by 9 ___________
whole sequence.
3. Sixteen multiplied by a number h
The answer is that the pattern rule is "multiply
by 4 and then subtract 1." ___________
4. f less than twelve ___________
5. Sixteen less than m ___________
Directions: Write the next three terms in the
patterns below. Then, describe the rule in 6. 8 divided by e ___________
words. 7. The product of 6 and c ___________
1. 51, 44, 37, 30, ____, ____, ____. 8. Eighty-five less than x ___________
9. Two more than m ___________
__________________________________________
10. Three-fourths of f ___________
2. 54, 51, 48, 45, ____, ____, ____. 11. The difference between k and 5

_______________________________________ ___________
12. 5 times q ___________
3. 52, 48, 44, 40, ____, ____, ____.
13. The ratio of 6 and t ___________
__________________________________________ 14. The sum of g and 6 ___________
15. Twice a number r ___________
4. 63, 58, 53, 48, ____, ____, ____.
16. The quotient of s and 60 ___________
__________________________________________ 17. Exceeds m by 15 ___________

5. 7, 9, 11, 13, ____, ____, ____. 18. 12 divided by z ___________


19. 8 reduced by s ___________
__________________________________________
20. Three-fourths of y ___________
6. 12, 20, 28, 36, ____, ____, ____.

__________________________________________

7. 4, 10, 16, 22, ____, ____, ____.

__________________________________________

8. 13, 16, 19, 22, ____, ____, ____.

__________________________________________

9. 10, 18, 26, 34, ____, ____, ____.

__________________________________________

10. 23, 29, 35, 41, ____, ____, ____.

__________________________________________

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