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Year 5 · Patterns & Algebra

Find the rule

A number pattern changes by the same amount each time.

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How to do it

  1. Find the jump between the first two numbers.
  2. Check it is the same for the next pair.
  3. Take the same jump again to continue.

Worked example

5, 10, 15, 20, ?
The jump is +5 each time.
Next: 20 + 5 = 25

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The jump can go down as well as up.

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