Example 1: Look for a Pattern Main Idea Example 1: Look for a Pattern Lesson Menu

Look for a pattern to solve problems. Main Idea/Vocabulary

Look for a Pattern SHOWERHEADS All new showerheads are required to restrict their water flow. Determine how long it will take Gayle to use 18 gallons of water. Example 1

Look for a Pattern Understand You know the total gallons for the first four minutes. You want to know how many minutes it will take to use 18 gallons of water. Plan Look for a pattern in the gallons used each minute. Then continue the pattern to find when she will use 18 gallons of water. Example 1

Each minute, she uses 2 gallons of water. Look for a Pattern Solve +1 +2 +1 +2 +1 +2 +1 +2 +1 +2 +1 +2 +1 +2 +1 +2 Each minute, she uses 2 gallons of water. Example 1

Check Check your pattern to make sure the answer is correct. Look for a Pattern Answer: She will use 18 gallons of water between the 7th and 8th minute. Check Check your pattern to make sure the answer is correct. Example 1

DOGS The table shows how much dog food Elisa uses to feed her dogs DOGS The table shows how much dog food Elisa uses to feed her dogs. Determine how long it will take Elisa to use 22 cups of dog food. A. 5 days B. 6 days C. 7 days D. 8 days Example 1 CYP