4.A.1.2
Describe the single operation rule for a pattern from an input/output table or function machine involving any operation of a whole number.
Example Problems
Lucia made this table to show the relationship between her age and her cousin Maria's age.
Lucia wants an equation she can use to find how old she is, , based on her cousin Maria's age, .
Write Lucia's equation.
| Lucia's age (years) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria's age (years) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Lucia wants an equation she can use to find how old she is, , based on her cousin Maria's age, .
Write Lucia's equation.
Ari and Bo are playing a game where their total points increase by one each round. The table shows their scores:
Ari wants an equation she can use to find her score, , when Bo's score is .
Write Ari's equation.
| Round | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Ari | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
Ari wants an equation she can use to find her score, , when Bo's score is .
Write Ari's equation.
José made this table to show the relationship between his age and his cousin Mario's age:
José wants an equation he can use to find his own age given Mario's age .
Write José's equation.
| José's age (years) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario's age (years) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
José wants an equation he can use to find his own age given Mario's age .
Write José's equation.

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