AP from linear patterns
A linear pattern can be turned into an AP when the terms increase or decrease by equal steps in a real-life or number pattern.
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Teacher explanation
Many AP questions come from patterns in tiles, rows, seats, money saved, or dots. If the pattern changes by the same fixed amount each time, it forms an AP. Students should learn to convert the situation into terms and then identify the first term and common difference.
Example
If a student saves 10, 20, 30, 40 rupees each week, the savings form an AP with first term 10 and common difference 10.
Simple analogy
Equal step pattern means AP, not growth by a fixed factor.
Common confusion
Students may write the pattern as multiplication when the actual growth is by equal addition.
Exam tip
Look for a repeated increase or decrease by the same amount before applying AP formulas.
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