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In a game, the score follows the pattern: 4, 6, 5, 7, 6, 8, ... Find the 5th term.

hard 3 marks Class 1 · Mathematics · Patterns
Answer
6

The correct answer is 6 — So the 5th term is 6.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Notice the pattern alternates between adding 2 and subtracting 1.
  2. Start with 4.
  3. Add 2 to get 6 (2nd term).
  4. Subtract 1 to get 5 (3rd term).
  5. Add 2 to get 7 (4th term).
  6. Subtract 1 to get 6 (5th term).
  7. So the 5th term is 6.
Common mistake: Confusing the order of addition and subtraction in the alternating pattern

Concept tested: Alternating pattern recognition

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