This is a level 2 algebra strand activity from the Figure It Out series.
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find rules for sequential patterns
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Activities One and Two
Students can expand on the strategies used on page 1 to complete the problems given on this page. For example, pattern a can be analysed using a table:
Similarly, students can develop the following tables to help them identify the other patterns:
Answers to Activities
Activity One
Activity Two
Answers will vary.