Math Problem Statement

1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 4

Solution

This sequence seems to follow a pattern where each number appears as many times as its value. Specifically:

  • 1 appears once,
  • 2 appears twice,
  • 3 appears three times,
  • 4 appears four times.

The next number should logically be 5 and should appear five times.

Thus, the continuation of this pattern would be:

5 5 5 5 5

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Relative questions:

  1. What would be the 30th term in this sequence?
  2. How would the sum of the first 20 terms of this sequence be calculated?
  3. Can you describe a general formula to find the position of a number in the sequence?
  4. How many times does 10 appear in this pattern if extended indefinitely?
  5. What is the average value of the first 15 terms?

Tip: Recognizing patterns early can help simplify many mathematical problems, especially in number theory or sequences.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Patterns
Sequences

Formulas

Position of number n appears n times

Theorems

Arithmetic sequence pattern recognition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7