1-1 Patterns and Expressions Algebra 2
Identifying Patterns Patterns can be represented using words, diagrams, numbers, or algebraic expressions. What is the next figure? Algebra 2
Look at the figures from right to left. What is the pattern? Algebra 2
Try this on your own. Draw the next figure. Algebra 2
Numerical Pattern What is the next number in the pattern 2, 4, 6, 8, …. 6, 3, 0, -3, …. Algebra 2
Variable- a symbol, usually a letter that represents one or more numbers ex: x or n Numerical Expression- mathematical phrase that contains numbers and operation symbols. ex: 3+5 Algebraic Expressions- mathematical phrase that contains one or more variables ex: 3n+5 What is the only difference between an algebraic and a numerical expression? Algebra 2
Using Tables to help identify patterns Input Process Column Output 1 2 3 4 5 n Algebra 2
Input Process Column Output 1 5 2 9 3 13 4 17 n Algebra 2
Expressing a Pattern with Algebra How many toothpicks are in the 20th figure? Figure Number (Input) Process Column Number of Toothpicks (output) 1 1(4) 4 2 2(4) 8 3 3(4) 12 n What is an expression that describes the number of toothpicks in the nth figure? You can use a table to look for a pattern that relates the figure number to the number of toothpicks Algebra 2
Patterns on Graphs What is the cost of purchasing 5 DVD’s? 10 DVD’s? 1 The graph shows the cost depending on the number of DVDs that you purchase. What is the cost of purchasing 5 DVD’s? 10 DVD’s? Input (x value) Process Column Output (y-value) 1 16 2 32 Algebra 2
Section 1-1 Overview Patterns- look at the figures or numbers from left to right and identify the pattern. Variables are used in math to represent an unknown number in equations and inequalities. Using Input/Output tables can help you find patterns. Algebra 2