Question

Use inductive reasoning to predict the next number in the sequence. Describe the pattern.
0, 3, 3, 0, -3, . . .

I know the next number would be -3, But what is the pattern called?

Answer 1

The pattern alternates between increasing by 3 and decreasing by 6. This can be described as a repeating cycle of adding 3, then subtracting 6.