Grade 3 Math · Algebra

Growing and shrinking number patterns

Determine the rule of a growing or shrinking number pattern to 1000, extend it, and find a missing term. Unlimited questions, five difficulty levels, and a full worked solution every time — free.

Practice this skill Curriculum: G3-C1.3, G3-C1.4

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What number is missing in the pattern?

551, 561, 571, 581, ___

Answer: 591

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What number is missing in the pattern?

445, 465, 485, 505, ___
📘 Worked solution
1The rule is add 20 each time.Look at how the numbers change from one to the next.
2505 + 20 = 525Apply the rule to the number right before the blank.

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