You may have already seen some patterns, try this one.
Write the next number in the pattern:
2,\,4,\,6,\,8,\,10,\,12,\,⬚
Just like when you're counting, patterns can continue forever. You can always add or subtract the same amount to continue a pattern.
Let's look at how number machines can be used to continue patterns when you have the rule.
Look at the following number machine:
Complete this table of inputs and outputs:
Input | Output |
---|---|
6 | |
7 | |
8 |
Number machines show the relationship between the input (starting number) and output (answer).
If you are given the output, you can find the input by reversing the rule.
generalises properties of odd and even numbers, generates number patterns, and completes simple number sentences by calculating missing values