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Using Patterns and Inductive Reasoning. Geometry Mr. Zampetti Unit 1, Day 3. Definition. Inductive Reasoning : a type of reasoning that allows you to reach conclusions based on a pattern. Examples of Patterns. Find the next two terms of the number sequence: 1, 2, 3, 4, …. 5, 6.
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Using Patterns and Inductive Reasoning Geometry Mr. Zampetti Unit 1, Day 3
Definition Inductive Reasoning: a type of reasoning that allows you to reach conclusions based on a pattern
Examples of Patterns Find the next two terms of the number sequence: 1, 2, 3, 4, … 5, 6 Describe the pattern you observed.
Examples of Patterns Find the next two terms of the number sequence: 9, 6, 3, … 0, -3 Describe the pattern you observed.
Examples of Patterns Find the next two terms of the number sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, … 32, 64 Describe the pattern you observed.
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Definition Conjecture: a conclusion reached by inductive reasoning
Homework Using Patterns and Inductive Reasoning in Homework Packets