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Lesson 490 of 500 · Extra Passages

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Patterns and Rules

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Patterns and rules in math help us understand how numbers and shapes work together.

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Patterns and rules in math help us understand how numbers and shapes work together. A pattern is a sequence that repeats, like 2, 4, 6, 8, where each number adds 2. The rule here is to add 2 each time! We can find patterns in everyday life, like the colors of a rainbow or the design on a quilt. Recognizing these patterns helps us predict what comes next and solve problems more easily.

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