Math Word Problems Demystified - A Self Teaching Guide

IMPLEMENTATION:

1 þ 1 ¼ 2

2 þ 2 ¼ 4

4 þ 3 ¼ 7

7 þ 4 ¼ 11

11 þ 5 ¼ 16

16 þ 6 ¼ 22

22 þ 7 ¼ 29

29 þ 8 ¼ 37

37 þ 9 ¼ 46

Hence, the next two numbers in the sequence are 37 and 46.

EVALUATION: Since the pattern works for the first eight numbers in the

sequence, we can extend it to the next two numbers, which then makes the

answers correct.

EXAMPLE:Find the next two letters in the sequence

Z B Y D X F W H _____ _____

SOLUTION:

GOAL: You are asked to find the next two letters in the sequence.

STRATEGY: Again, you can use the ‘‘find a pattern’’ strategy. Notice that

the sequence starts with the last letter of the alphabet Z and then goes to the

second letter B, then back to the next to the last letter Y, and so on. So it

looks like there are two sequences.

IMPLEMENTATION: The first sequence is Z Y X W V, and the

second sequence is B D F H J. Hence, the next two letters are V and J.

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