Level 3-4 Algebra - Sequences

1. An ordered set of numbers that follow a pattern is called what?

   • A Secret
   • A Sequel
   • A Sequence
   • A Sequin

2. When numbers are put together in such a way that they follow a pattern, they are said to follow a what?

   • Riley
   • Roller
   • Rule
   • Ruler

3. Each number in a sequence is called a(n) …….

   • Unit
   • Term
   • Item
   • Position

4. What are the next three numbers in this sequence: 28, 24, 20, 16?

   • 14, 12, 10
   • 15, 14, 13
   • 20, 24, 28
   • 12, 8, 4

5. What are the 3 missing numbers in the following sequence 3, 6, ....... , ....... , ....... , 18, 21, 24?

   • 7, 8, 9
   • 8, 10, 14
   • 9, 12, 15
   • 3, 6, 12,

6. What is the rule in the following sequence 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128?

   • Add 8 to the previous number
   • Add together the two previous numbers
   • Double the previous number
   • Halve the previous number

7. Which numbers come next in the following sequence: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8?

   • 13, 21, 34
   • 11, 14, 17
   • 5, 3, 2
   • 12, 20, 30

8. What is the nth term (Tn) in the sequence 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, …….?

   • 9
   • n
   • n + 1
   • n - 1

9. What is the nth term in this sequence: 4, 7, 10, 13, …….?

   • n + 4
   • 3n + 1
   • 2n + 2
   • 5n - 1

10. What is the sixth term in the sequence with Tn = 2n - 5?

    • 7
    • 10
    • 17
    • 27

Quiz written by Hilary Wilson