Compare two patterns

4th Grade Math practice: Pattern A starts at 4 and adds 4. Pattern B starts at 6 and adds 6. What is the first number greater than 10 that appears in both patterns. Part of factors and patterns (Factors and Patterns).

~10 min

Two patterns may share terms or show related rules.

Identifying Pattern Rules

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A pattern is a list of numbers that grow by a set rule, such as adding the same amount each time. To find a pattern's rule, subtract one term from the next to see the difference.

💡 Check at least two pairs of numbers to make sure the rule stays the same.