OPM1501 Assignment 3 Semester 1 2026 – Due 6 July 2026

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OPM1501 ASSIGNMENT 3 2026
DUE 6 JULY 2026
QUESTION 1

1.1. Copy and complete the table below. Then describe how you have decided whether the
number sets in the preceding column is a pattern or not:
Number set Pattern or
not
Description
1; 3; 5; 7; 9;
…
a) Pattern (2) b) This is a pattern because each term increases by a
constant difference of 2. Starting from 1, we add 2
repeatedly to get the next term. The sequence represents
odd numbers. (2)
2; 3; 4; 4; 6;
5; 8 …
c) Pattern (2) d) This is a pattern formed by two interleaved sequences:
Sequence A (positions 1,3,5,7): 2, 4, 6, 8… (adding 2 each
time); Sequence B (positions 2,4,6): 3, 4, 5… (adding 1
each time). (2)
9; 18; 729;
6569; …
e) Not a
pattern (2)
f) This is NOT a pattern because there is no consistent
rule. 9×2=18, but 18×40.5=729 (not a consistent multiplier).
18²=324 (not 729). 9³=729, but then 729 does not relate
consistently to 6569 (729×9=6561, not 6569). (2)
7; 8; 10; 12;
14; …
g) Pattern (2) h) This is a pattern. From 7 to 8 (+1), then 8 to 10 (+2),
then consistently +2 thereafter. After the first increase,
each subsequent term increases by a constant difference
of 2. (2)
14; 28; 34;
i) Pattern (2) j) This is a pattern where the differences increase