Growing Patterns Math Example 3

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Example 3

easy
A sequence goes: 2, 9, 16, 23, ... What are the next two terms?

Solution

  1. 1
    Common difference: \(9-2=7\).
  2. 2
    Next: \(23+7=30\).
  3. 3
    Then: \(30+7=37\).

Answer

30, 37
The sequence adds 7 each time (common difference = 7). The next terms are 30 and 37.

About Growing Patterns

A growing pattern is a sequence where each term increases by following a consistent rule, such as adding the same number each time (2, 5, 8, 11, ...) or multiplying by a constant factor (3, 6, 12, 24, ...). Recognizing the rule lets you predict any term in the sequence.

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More Growing Patterns Examples

Example 1 easy

A pattern starts: 3, 7, 11, 15, ... Find the next two terms and the rule.

Example 2 medium

The first term of a pattern is 5 and it grows by 6 each time. Using (a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d), find the 1

Example 4 medium

A pattern has (a_1 = 10) and (d = 5). Find the 8th term using (a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d).

Example 5 medium

Find the 10th term of the pattern: 3, 7, 11, 15, ...

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