Question

A pattern is defined as:

Options

• A random arrangement of numbers

• A sequence of numbers, shapes, or figures that follow a specific rule

• Any collection of mathematical symbols

• A set of unrelated values

Answer 1

A sequence of numbers, shapes, or figures that follow a specific rule

Explanation:

A pattern is a sequence that follows a definite rule, which allows us to identify what comes next. This systematic arrangement distinguishes it from random or unrelated collections.