Number Sequences With 2 Rules

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Number Sequences With 2 Rules

Each box contains a number, and the numbers form a sequence or pattern. 

Each colored arrow represents a different rule.

 

Apply the correct rule to find the next number.

Rule
Add 5

 

Rule
Subtract 10

 

 

To complete this pattern you must start with the number in the first box, 25.   The blue rule says to "add 5."   Follow the rule,  25 + 5 = 30

Now you begin with 30.  You must follow the green rule now.  The green rule says to "subtract 10."  Follow the rule, 30-10 = 20.

Now you have 20.  You must apply the blue rule, add 5.  20 + 5 = 25

Now you have 25.  You must follow the green rule, subtract 10.  25 - 10 = 15

Now you have 15.  You must follow the blue rule, add 5.  15 + 5 = 20

Now you have 20.  You must follow the green rule, subtract 10.  20 - 10 = 10

Rule
Add 5

 

Rule
Subtract 10

 

 

 

Click below to practice.

 
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