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Class 3 maths · D.3 · Skip-Counting Patterns

Count back by 50s

Each number is 50 less.

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  1. 587, 537, 487, 437, … Write the next three numbers and the rule.

    Answer: Next three: 387, 337, 287; Rule: Start at 587; subtract 50 each time

  2. 467, 417, 367, 317, … Write the next three numbers and the rule.

    Answer: Next three: 267, 217, 167; Rule: Start at 467; subtract 50 each time

  3. 562, 512, 462, 412, … Write the next three numbers and the rule.

    Answer: Next three: 362, 312, 262; Rule: Start at 562; subtract 50 each time

Tip: Each number is 50 less.

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Common Core: 2.NBT.A.2

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