Patterning - Term Value for Decreasing Arithmetic Pattern (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on finding specific terms in decreasing arithmetic sequences. Problems involve identifying the \(n\)-th term given the first few terms of the sequence, illustrating skills in recognizing patterns, computing, and understanding arithmetic sequences. Each question presents multiple choices for answers, challenging learners to apply formulas or reasoning to find the correct term value for the given position in the decreasing pattern.

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Patterning - Term Value for Decreasing Arithmetic Pattern Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Patterning - Term Value for Decreasing Arithmetic Pattern (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Patterns and Sums - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/patterns_and_sums_intro/

1

Find the term for n=7 in this decreasing pattern (first term is n=1)

29, 27, 25, 23

a

13

b

41

c

17

d

22

e

20

f

18

2

Find the term for n=8 in this decreasing pattern (first term is n=1)

46, 43, 40, 37, 34

a

100,602

b

25

c

20

d

18

e

67

f

22

3

Find the term for n=8 in this decreasing pattern (first term is n=1)

30, 28, 26, 24

a

30

b

3,840

c

17

d

16

e

44

f

13

4

Find the term for n=7 in this decreasing pattern (first term is n=1)

62, 58, 54, 50, 46

a

35

b

20

c

44

d

86

e

38

f

253,952

5

Find the term for n=8 in this decreasing pattern (first term is n=1)

61, 57, 53, 49, 45

a

33

b

34

c

54

d

999,424

e

89

f

5

6

Find the term for n=6 in this decreasing pattern (first term is n=1)

93, 87, 81, 75, 69

a

60

b

123

c

63

d

73

e

723,168

f

58

7

Find the term for n=5 in this decreasing pattern (first term is n=1)

86, 80, 74, 68

a

62

b

58

c

50

d

111,456

e

65

f

46