Finding the Rule of a Growing Pattern - Use the figures to determine the next rule

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Liam

Worksheets for determining the next rule in a growing numerical pattern. Each problem presents Figure 1 through Figure 5 and asks which operation continues the pattern, using multiple-choice options such as add or multiply by a given number. An answer key is included showing the correct choices for problems 1 through 5, supporting practice in identifying consistent pattern rules across steps.

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Use the figures to determine which rule continues each pattern

Problem 1

Problem 2

Problem 3

Problem 4

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5. | | Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5
A. Add 2. B. Multiply by 5. C. Add 5. D. Multiply by 2. | | | | | | | | 2) | | | |
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A. Multiply by 3. B. Add 3. C. Multiply by 2. D. Add 2.
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Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5
A. Add 3. B. Add 2. C. Multiply by 3. D. Multiply by 2. | | | | | | | | 4) | | | | | ? | | | Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5
A. Multiply by 3. B. Add 3. C. Add 4. D. Multiply by 4.
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Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5
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5. B | | Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5
A. Add 2. B. Multiply by 5. C. Add 5. D. Multiply by 2. | | | | | | | | 2) | | | |
? | | | | Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5
A. Multiply by 3. B. Add 3. C. Multiply by 2. D. Add 2.
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Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5
A. Add 3. B. Add 2. C. Multiply by 3. D. Multiply by 2. | | | | | | | | 4) | | | | | ? | | | Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5
A. Multiply by 3. B. Add 3. C. Add 4. D. Multiply by 4.
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2.
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4. | | Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5
A. Add 2. B. Multiply by 5. C. Add 5. D. Multiply by 2. | | | | | | | | 2) | | | |
? | | | | Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5
A. Multiply by 3. B. Add 3. C. Multiply by 2. D. Add 2.
3)
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Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5
A. Add 3. B. Add 2. C. Multiply by 3. D. Multiply by 2. | | | | | | | | 4) | | | | | ? | | | Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5
A. Multiply by 3. B. Add 3. C. Add 4. D. Multiply by 4. | | | | | | | Math Modified [www.CommonCoreSheets.com](www.CommonCoreSheets.com) 10 1-4 75 | | 50 | 25 | 0 | | --- | --- | --- | --- |

FAQs

What is the main task of this worksheet?

Determine which rule continues each growing pattern by selecting the correct option for the missing value after Figure 5.

What types of choices are provided?

The options typically involve operations such as adding or multiplying by specific numbers (e.g., Add 2, Multiply by 5).

Is an answer key included?

Yes. The document includes an Answer Key listing the correct selections for each problem.

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Liam