Question

Pattern A starts at 2 and uses the rule "add 3." Pattern B starts at 38 and uses the rule "subtract 5."

What are the next four terms in each pattern?

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Answer 1

A: 2, 5, 8, 11, 14

B: 38, 33, 28, 23, 18

Answer 2

A: 5,8,11,14

B: 33,28,23,18

Explanation:

Pattern A

2 +3 = 5

5+3 = 8

8+3 = 11

11+3 = 14

Pattern B

38 -5 = 33

33-5 = 28

28-5 =23

23-5 = 18