- Find the general rule
Example: find the general rule of the pattern 11, 16, 21, 26, ...
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Describe the pattern
Example: describe the pattern 5, 9, 13, 17, ...
Answer: the pattern starts with 5 and add 4 every time
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Find the 8th, 9th, 10th value in the pattern
Example: find the 9th value of the pattern 5, 9, 13, 17, ...
- Find the the first number
Example: find the first value of the pattern __ , 8, 15, 22, ...
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Determine if a number is part of the pattern
Example: is the number 48 part of the pattern 5, 9, 13, 17, ... ?