Number patterns and algebraic pattern rules
Determine pattern rules for growing and shrinking patterns, represent linear growing patterns algebraically, and solve for unknown values. Unlimited questions, five difficulty levels, and a full worked solution every time — free.
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Look at the pattern. What is the next term?
105, 94, 83, 72, ?
Answer: 61
See one solved, step by step
Find the missing term in the pattern.
14, 21, 28, ?, 42
📘 Worked solution
1The pattern rule is +7 each time.Compare neighbouring terms that aren't missing, like 14 and 42.
228 + 7 = 35Apply the rule to the term right before the missing one.
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