Introduction to Number Patterns

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You spot a number pattern when numbers follow a clear rule. Take 20, 15, 10, 5 and 0. Each step drops by five. That drop shows the rule.

You use these chains to build arithmetic and algebra skills. You find patterns in shapes. You see them in angles and higher math. Every pattern hints at how numbers connect.

You call the first number the initial term. A rule creates each next term. Each step shifts by the same amount. That amount is the common difference. Some patterns rely on a shared factor. You track them in a table or chart or with a formula. Studying patterns sharpens logic and problem solving.