Pattern Rules and Equations

Instructions: For each pattern below, complete the following tasks:

• Write down the next three numbers in the pattern
• Create a table or diagram to show how the pattern grows
• Write an equation using variables that describes the pattern's rule
• Use mathematical vocabulary to explain your thinking

A) 2, 4, 8, 16, ...

B) 1, 4, 7, 10, ...

C) 3, 6, 12, 15, ...

D) 5, 10, 20, 40, ...

A) +4

B) -4

C) +8

D) -8