Pattern rules for growing and shrinking patterns
Determine the pattern rule for growing and shrinking patterns involving rational numbers, extend patterns, solve for unknown term numbers, and compare patterns by their rate and initial value. Unlimited questions, five difficulty levels, and a full worked solution every time — free.
Try one
Look at the pattern. What is the next term?
94, 82, 70, 58, ?
Answer: 46
See one solved, step by step
Look at the pattern. What is the next term?
3.6, 5.2, 6.8, 8.4, ?
📘 Worked solution
1Each term is 1.6 more than the one before it.Check the difference between consecutive terms: 5.2 - 3.6 = 1.6.
28.4 + 1.6 = 10Apply the pattern rule to the last term shown.
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