Shrinking number patterns
The same number is taken away every time.
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62, 59, 56, 53, … Write the next three numbers and the rule.
Answer: Next three: 50, 47, 44; Rule: Start at 62; subtract 3 each time
69, 67, 65, 63, … Write the next three numbers and the rule.
Answer: Next three: 61, 59, 57; Rule: Start at 69; subtract 2 each time
52, 49, 46, 43, … Write the next three numbers and the rule.
Answer: Next three: 40, 37, 34; Rule: Start at 52; subtract 3 each time
Tip: The same number is taken away every time.
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Common Core: 3.OA.D.9, 4.OA.C.5
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