Constant Increase Sequences

11+ Maths, topic 7.1.1

Constant Increase Sequences

Sequence questions test your ability to identify and continue a pattern of numbers. Sometimes, the difference between each number in the sequence will be of exactly the same increase.

Example sequence

Example sequence

Work out the difference

Work out the difference

  • The difference between each number in the sequence is 2.
Work out the next number

Work out the next number

  • The next number in the sequence will be 11 + 2.
  • 11 + 2 = 13
Work out the next number

Work out the next number

  • The next number in the sequence will be 13 + 2.
  • 13 + 2 = 15

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