Numeric & Geometric Patterns, Functions & Relationships is one of 9 topics in the Grade 8 Mathematics CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. What is the next term in the pattern 3,7,11,15,19,...?
Answer: 23 — The pattern adds 4 each time: 19+4=23.
Easy
2. What is the constant ratio in the geometric pattern 2,6,18,54,...?
3
2
4
6
Answer: 3 — Each term is 3 times the one before it: 2x3=6, 6x3=18, 18x3=54.
Medium
3. Find the next term in the pattern 5,8,11,14,....
Answer: 17 — The pattern adds 3 each time: 14+3=17.
