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What is the first-order difference between the second and third terms of the sequence?
What is the first-order difference between the second and third terms of the sequence?
What indicates that the sequence is following a quadratic pattern?
What indicates that the sequence is following a quadratic pattern?
What will be the next first-order difference after 488 in the sequence?
What will be the next first-order difference after 488 in the sequence?
How much does the second-order difference change as we progress along the sequence?
How much does the second-order difference change as we progress along the sequence?
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What is the predicted next term of the sequence using the identified pattern?
What is the predicted next term of the sequence using the identified pattern?
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Study Notes
Number Pattern Analysis
- The given sequence is: 6, 62, 214, 510, 998, ?
- The differences between consecutive terms are:
- 62 - 6 = 56
- 214 - 62 = 152
- 510 - 214 = 296
- 998 - 510 = 488
- The differences between these differences are:
- 152 - 56 = 96
- 296 - 152 = 144
- 488 - 296 = 192
- The differences between the differences of differences are:
- 144 - 96 = 48
- 192 - 144 = 48
Pattern Identification
- The second-order differences are constant (48). This indicates a quadratic pattern.
- This suggests that the sequence follows a polynomial rule of degree 2.
Predicting the next term
- The next difference in the second-order differences will likely be 48.
- The next difference in the first-order differences would be 192 + 48 = 240
- The next term in the sequence would be 998 + 240 = 1238.
Conclusion
- Based on the observed pattern, the next number in the sequence is 1238.
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Description
This quiz focuses on analyzing a specific numerical sequence to identify its pattern and predict the next term. Participants will explore differences, quadratic patterns, and develop their understanding of polynomial rules. Test your skills in pattern recognition and mathematical reasoning!
