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Skip-count by the changing place value · 10 practice problems

4.NBT.A.24.OA.C.5

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Variant 1 answer: 3,900,000

Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by \bigstar.

A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read 3,400,0003{,}400{,}000, 3,500,0003{,}500{,}000, 3,600,0003{,}600{,}000, ☐, ☐, \bigstar, where the last box is \bigstar.

3,400,000 3,500,000 3,600,000
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Understand

A chain of 6 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 3,400,000; 3,500,000; 3,600,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.

Givens
  • The first boxes are 3,400,000, 3,500,000, and 3,600,000.
  • The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
  • The star is the 6th (last) box.
Unknowns
  • The skip-count step and the number at the star
Constraints
  • Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.

Plan

#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.

Execute

#5 Look for a Pattern 4.OA.C.5
From 3,400,000 to 3,500,000 the number rises by 100,000, and from 3,500,000 to 3,600,000 it rises by 100,000 again. The step is +100,000.
3,500,0003,400,000=100,0003{,}500{,}000 - 3{,}400{,}000 = 100{,}000
Equal jumps between known boxes reveal the repeating rule.
#7 Identify Subproblems 4.NBT.A.2
Keep adding 100,000: the next box after 3,600,000 is 3,700,000, then 3,800,000, and so on.
3,600,000+100,000=3,700,0003{,}600{,}000 + 100{,}000 = 3{,}700{,}000
Each new box is just one more hop of the step.
#5 Look for a Pattern 4.NBT.A.2
The star is the first box plus 5 steps: 3,400,000 + 5 x 100,000 = 3,900,000.
3,400,000+5×100,000=3,900,0003{,}400{,}000 + 5 \times 100{,}000 = 3{,}900{,}000
5 equal hops of 100,000 from the start land on the star.
Answer: 3,900,000

Review

From the first box to the last there are 5 steps of 100,000, totaling 500,000, and 3,400,000 + 500,000 = 3,900,000, matching the step-by-step result.

Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 100,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 3,400,000 + (n-1) x 100,000.

Standards · min grade 4

  • 4.OA.C.5 Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.
  • 4.NBT.A.2 Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
💡 This only needs Grade 4 pattern sense: find the equal jump, then keep hopping by it!
Variant 2 answer: 17,000,000

Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by \bigstar.

A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read 12,000,00012{,}000{,}000, 13,000,00013{,}000{,}000, 14,000,00014{,}000{,}000, ☐, ☐, \bigstar, where the last box is \bigstar.

12,000,000 13,000,000 14,000,000
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Understand

A chain of 6 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 12,000,000; 13,000,000; 14,000,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.

Givens
  • The first boxes are 12,000,000, 13,000,000, and 14,000,000.
  • The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
  • The star is the 6th (last) box.
Unknowns
  • The skip-count step and the number at the star
Constraints
  • Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.

Plan

#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.

Execute

#5 Look for a Pattern 4.OA.C.5
From 12,000,000 to 13,000,000 the number rises by 1,000,000, and from 13,000,000 to 14,000,000 it rises by 1,000,000 again. The step is +1,000,000.
13,000,00012,000,000=1,000,00013{,}000{,}000 - 12{,}000{,}000 = 1{,}000{,}000
Equal jumps between known boxes reveal the repeating rule.
#7 Identify Subproblems 4.NBT.A.2
Keep adding 1,000,000: the next box after 14,000,000 is 15,000,000, then 16,000,000, and so on.
14,000,000+1,000,000=15,000,00014{,}000{,}000 + 1{,}000{,}000 = 15{,}000{,}000
Each new box is just one more hop of the step.
#5 Look for a Pattern 4.NBT.A.2
The star is the first box plus 5 steps: 12,000,000 + 5 x 1,000,000 = 17,000,000.
12,000,000+5×1,000,000=17,000,00012{,}000{,}000 + 5 \times 1{,}000{,}000 = 17{,}000{,}000
5 equal hops of 1,000,000 from the start land on the star.
Answer: 17,000,000

Review

From the first box to the last there are 5 steps of 1,000,000, totaling 5,000,000, and 12,000,000 + 5,000,000 = 17,000,000, matching the step-by-step result.

Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 1,000,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 12,000,000 + (n-1) x 1,000,000.

Standards · min grade 4

  • 4.OA.C.5 Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.
  • 4.NBT.A.2 Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
💡 This only needs Grade 4 pattern sense: find the equal jump, then keep hopping by it!
Variant 3 answer: 220,000

Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by \bigstar.

A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read 200,000200{,}000, 205,000205{,}000, 210,000210{,}000, ☐, \bigstar, where the last box is \bigstar.

200,000 205,000 210,000
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Understand

A chain of 5 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 200,000; 205,000; 210,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.

Givens
  • The first boxes are 200,000, 205,000, and 210,000.
  • The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
  • The star is the 5th (last) box.
Unknowns
  • The skip-count step and the number at the star
Constraints
  • Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.

Plan

#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.

Execute

#5 Look for a Pattern 4.OA.C.5
From 200,000 to 205,000 the number rises by 5,000, and from 205,000 to 210,000 it rises by 5,000 again. The step is +5,000.
205,000200,000=5,000205{,}000 - 200{,}000 = 5{,}000
Equal jumps between known boxes reveal the repeating rule.
#7 Identify Subproblems 4.NBT.A.2
Keep adding 5,000: the next box after 210,000 is 215,000, then 220,000, and so on.
210,000+5,000=215,000210{,}000 + 5{,}000 = 215{,}000
Each new box is just one more hop of the step.
#5 Look for a Pattern 4.NBT.A.2
The star is the first box plus 4 steps: 200,000 + 4 x 5,000 = 220,000.
200,000+4×5,000=220,000200{,}000 + 4 \times 5{,}000 = 220{,}000
4 equal hops of 5,000 from the start land on the star.
Answer: 220,000

Review

From the first box to the last there are 4 steps of 5,000, totaling 20,000, and 200,000 + 20,000 = 220,000, matching the step-by-step result.

Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 5,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 200,000 + (n-1) x 5,000.

Standards · min grade 4

  • 4.OA.C.5 Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.
  • 4.NBT.A.2 Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
💡 This only needs Grade 4 pattern sense: find the equal jump, then keep hopping by it!
Variant 4 answer: 4,288,000

Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by \bigstar.

A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read 4,270,0004{,}270{,}000, 4,273,0004{,}273{,}000, 4,276,0004{,}276{,}000, 4,279,0004{,}279{,}000, ☐, ☐, \bigstar, where the last box is \bigstar.

4,270,000 4,273,000 4,276,000 4,279,000
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Understand

A chain of 7 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 4,270,000; 4,273,000; 4,276,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.

Givens
  • The first boxes are 4,270,000, 4,273,000, and 4,276,000.
  • The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
  • The star is the 7th (last) box.
Unknowns
  • The skip-count step and the number at the star
Constraints
  • Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.

Plan

#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.

Execute

#5 Look for a Pattern 4.OA.C.5
From 4,270,000 to 4,273,000 the number rises by 3,000, and from 4,273,000 to 4,276,000 it rises by 3,000 again. The step is +3,000.
4,273,0004,270,000=3,0004{,}273{,}000 - 4{,}270{,}000 = 3{,}000
Equal jumps between known boxes reveal the repeating rule.
#7 Identify Subproblems 4.NBT.A.2
Keep adding 3,000: the next box after 4,276,000 is 4,279,000, then 4,282,000, and so on.
4,276,000+3,000=4,279,0004{,}276{,}000 + 3{,}000 = 4{,}279{,}000
Each new box is just one more hop of the step.
#5 Look for a Pattern 4.NBT.A.2
The star is the first box plus 6 steps: 4,270,000 + 6 x 3,000 = 4,288,000.
4,270,000+6×3,000=4,288,0004{,}270{,}000 + 6 \times 3{,}000 = 4{,}288{,}000
6 equal hops of 3,000 from the start land on the star.
Answer: 4,288,000

Review

From the first box to the last there are 6 steps of 3,000, totaling 18,000, and 4,270,000 + 18,000 = 4,288,000, matching the step-by-step result.

Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 3,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 4,270,000 + (n-1) x 3,000.

Standards · min grade 4

  • 4.OA.C.5 Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.
  • 4.NBT.A.2 Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
💡 This only needs Grade 4 pattern sense: find the equal jump, then keep hopping by it!
Variant 5 answer: 720,000

Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by \bigstar.

A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read 640,000640{,}000, 660,000660{,}000, ☐, ☐, \bigstar, where the last box is \bigstar.

640,000 660,000
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Understand

A chain of 5 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 640,000; 660,000; 680,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.

Givens
  • The first boxes are 640,000, 660,000, and 680,000.
  • The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
  • The star is the 5th (last) box.
Unknowns
  • The skip-count step and the number at the star
Constraints
  • Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.

Plan

#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.

Execute

#5 Look for a Pattern 4.OA.C.5
From 640,000 to 660,000 the number rises by 20,000, and from 660,000 to 680,000 it rises by 20,000 again. The step is +20,000.
660,000640,000=20,000660{,}000 - 640{,}000 = 20{,}000
Equal jumps between known boxes reveal the repeating rule.
#7 Identify Subproblems 4.NBT.A.2
Keep adding 20,000: the next box after 680,000 is 700,000, then 720,000, and so on.
680,000+20,000=700,000680{,}000 + 20{,}000 = 700{,}000
Each new box is just one more hop of the step.
#5 Look for a Pattern 4.NBT.A.2
The star is the first box plus 4 steps: 640,000 + 4 x 20,000 = 720,000.
640,000+4×20,000=720,000640{,}000 + 4 \times 20{,}000 = 720{,}000
4 equal hops of 20,000 from the start land on the star.
Answer: 720,000

Review

From the first box to the last there are 4 steps of 20,000, totaling 80,000, and 640,000 + 80,000 = 720,000, matching the step-by-step result.

Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 20,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 640,000 + (n-1) x 20,000.

Standards · min grade 4

  • 4.OA.C.5 Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.
  • 4.NBT.A.2 Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
💡 This only needs Grade 4 pattern sense: find the equal jump, then keep hopping by it!
Variant 6 answer: 12,000

Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by \bigstar.

A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read 00, 2,0002{,}000, 4,0004{,}000, 6,0006{,}000, ☐, ☐, \bigstar, where the last box is \bigstar.

0 2,000 4,000 6,000
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Understand

A chain of 7 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 0; 2,000; 4,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.

Givens
  • The first boxes are 0, 2,000, and 4,000.
  • The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
  • The star is the 7th (last) box.
Unknowns
  • The skip-count step and the number at the star
Constraints
  • Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.

Plan

#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.

Execute

#5 Look for a Pattern 4.OA.C.5
From 0 to 2,000 the number rises by 2,000, and from 2,000 to 4,000 it rises by 2,000 again. The step is +2,000.
2,0000=2,0002{,}000 - 0 = 2{,}000
Equal jumps between known boxes reveal the repeating rule.
#7 Identify Subproblems 4.NBT.A.2
Keep adding 2,000: the next box after 4,000 is 6,000, then 8,000, and so on.
4,000+2,000=6,0004{,}000 + 2{,}000 = 6{,}000
Each new box is just one more hop of the step.
#5 Look for a Pattern 4.NBT.A.2
The star is the first box plus 6 steps: 0 + 6 x 2,000 = 12,000.
0+6×2,000=12,0000 + 6 \times 2{,}000 = 12{,}000
6 equal hops of 2,000 from the start land on the star.
Answer: 12,000

Review

From the first box to the last there are 6 steps of 2,000, totaling 12,000, and 0 + 12,000 = 12,000, matching the step-by-step result.

Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 2,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 0 + (n-1) x 2,000.

Standards · min grade 4

  • 4.OA.C.5 Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.
  • 4.NBT.A.2 Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
💡 This only needs Grade 4 pattern sense: find the equal jump, then keep hopping by it!
Variant 7 answer: 4,285,000

Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by \bigstar.

A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read 4,270,0004{,}270{,}000, 4,273,0004{,}273{,}000, 4,276,0004{,}276{,}000, ☐, ☐, \bigstar, where the last box is \bigstar.

4,270,000 4,273,000 4,276,000
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Understand

A chain of 6 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 4,270,000; 4,273,000; 4,276,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.

Givens
  • The first boxes are 4,270,000, 4,273,000, and 4,276,000.
  • The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
  • The star is the 6th (last) box.
Unknowns
  • The skip-count step and the number at the star
Constraints
  • Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.

Plan

#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.

Execute

#5 Look for a Pattern 4.OA.C.5
From 4,270,000 to 4,273,000 the number rises by 3,000, and from 4,273,000 to 4,276,000 it rises by 3,000 again. The step is +3,000.
4,273,0004,270,000=3,0004{,}273{,}000 - 4{,}270{,}000 = 3{,}000
Equal jumps between known boxes reveal the repeating rule.
#7 Identify Subproblems 4.NBT.A.2
Keep adding 3,000: the next box after 4,276,000 is 4,279,000, then 4,282,000, and so on.
4,276,000+3,000=4,279,0004{,}276{,}000 + 3{,}000 = 4{,}279{,}000
Each new box is just one more hop of the step.
#5 Look for a Pattern 4.NBT.A.2
The star is the first box plus 5 steps: 4,270,000 + 5 x 3,000 = 4,285,000.
4,270,000+5×3,000=4,285,0004{,}270{,}000 + 5 \times 3{,}000 = 4{,}285{,}000
5 equal hops of 3,000 from the start land on the star.
Answer: 4,285,000

Review

From the first box to the last there are 5 steps of 3,000, totaling 15,000, and 4,270,000 + 15,000 = 4,285,000, matching the step-by-step result.

Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 3,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 4,270,000 + (n-1) x 3,000.

Standards · min grade 4

  • 4.OA.C.5 Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.
  • 4.NBT.A.2 Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
💡 This only needs Grade 4 pattern sense: find the equal jump, then keep hopping by it!
Variant 8 answer: 8,650,000

Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by \bigstar.

A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read 8,500,0008{,}500{,}000, 8,550,0008{,}550{,}000, ☐, \bigstar, where the last box is \bigstar.

8,500,000 8,550,000
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Understand

A chain of 4 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 8,500,000; 8,550,000; 8,600,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.

Givens
  • The first boxes are 8,500,000, 8,550,000, and 8,600,000.
  • The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
  • The star is the 4th (last) box.
Unknowns
  • The skip-count step and the number at the star
Constraints
  • Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.

Plan

#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.

Execute

#5 Look for a Pattern 4.OA.C.5
From 8,500,000 to 8,550,000 the number rises by 50,000, and from 8,550,000 to 8,600,000 it rises by 50,000 again. The step is +50,000.
8,550,0008,500,000=50,0008{,}550{,}000 - 8{,}500{,}000 = 50{,}000
Equal jumps between known boxes reveal the repeating rule.
#7 Identify Subproblems 4.NBT.A.2
Keep adding 50,000: the next box after 8,600,000 is 8,650,000, then 8,700,000, and so on.
8,600,000+50,000=8,650,0008{,}600{,}000 + 50{,}000 = 8{,}650{,}000
Each new box is just one more hop of the step.
#5 Look for a Pattern 4.NBT.A.2
The star is the first box plus 3 steps: 8,500,000 + 3 x 50,000 = 8,650,000.
8,500,000+3×50,000=8,650,0008{,}500{,}000 + 3 \times 50{,}000 = 8{,}650{,}000
3 equal hops of 50,000 from the start land on the star.
Answer: 8,650,000

Review

From the first box to the last there are 3 steps of 50,000, totaling 150,000, and 8,500,000 + 150,000 = 8,650,000, matching the step-by-step result.

Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 50,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 8,500,000 + (n-1) x 50,000.

Standards · min grade 4

  • 4.OA.C.5 Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.
  • 4.NBT.A.2 Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
💡 This only needs Grade 4 pattern sense: find the equal jump, then keep hopping by it!
Variant 9 answer: 110,000

Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by \bigstar.

A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read 90,00090{,}000, 94,00094{,}000, 98,00098{,}000, ☐, ☐, \bigstar, where the last box is \bigstar.

90,000 94,000 98,000
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Understand

A chain of 6 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 90,000; 94,000; 98,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.

Givens
  • The first boxes are 90,000, 94,000, and 98,000.
  • The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
  • The star is the 6th (last) box.
Unknowns
  • The skip-count step and the number at the star
Constraints
  • Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.

Plan

#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.

Execute

#5 Look for a Pattern 4.OA.C.5
From 90,000 to 94,000 the number rises by 4,000, and from 94,000 to 98,000 it rises by 4,000 again. The step is +4,000.
94,00090,000=4,00094{,}000 - 90{,}000 = 4{,}000
Equal jumps between known boxes reveal the repeating rule.
#7 Identify Subproblems 4.NBT.A.2
Keep adding 4,000: the next box after 98,000 is 102,000, then 106,000, and so on.
98,000+4,000=102,00098{,}000 + 4{,}000 = 102{,}000
Each new box is just one more hop of the step.
#5 Look for a Pattern 4.NBT.A.2
The star is the first box plus 5 steps: 90,000 + 5 x 4,000 = 110,000.
90,000+5×4,000=110,00090{,}000 + 5 \times 4{,}000 = 110{,}000
5 equal hops of 4,000 from the start land on the star.
Answer: 110,000

Review

From the first box to the last there are 5 steps of 4,000, totaling 20,000, and 90,000 + 20,000 = 110,000, matching the step-by-step result.

Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 4,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 90,000 + (n-1) x 4,000.

Standards · min grade 4

  • 4.OA.C.5 Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.
  • 4.NBT.A.2 Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
💡 This only needs Grade 4 pattern sense: find the equal jump, then keep hopping by it!
Variant 10 answer: 1,050,000

Find the skip-counting rule and determine the number marked by \bigstar.

A row of boxes is connected by arrows, with numbers skip-counted by a fixed rule written in order. From left to right the boxes read 1,000,0001{,}000{,}000, 1,010,0001{,}010{,}000, 1,020,0001{,}020{,}000, ☐, ☐, \bigstar, where the last box is \bigstar.

1,000,000 1,010,000 1,020,000
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Understand

A chain of 6 boxes skip-counts by a fixed step: 1,000,000; 1,010,000; 1,020,000; ...; then the star (the last box). Find the rule and the star's value.

Givens
  • The first boxes are 1,000,000, 1,010,000, and 1,020,000.
  • The boxes increase by a fixed skip-count step.
  • The star is the 6th (last) box.
Unknowns
  • The skip-count step and the number at the star
Constraints
  • Every step in the chain adds the same fixed amount.

Plan

#5 Look for a Pattern · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Find the constant step from two known neighbors, confirm it with a second pair, then add that step repeatedly to reach the last box.

Execute

#5 Look for a Pattern 4.OA.C.5
From 1,000,000 to 1,010,000 the number rises by 10,000, and from 1,010,000 to 1,020,000 it rises by 10,000 again. The step is +10,000.
1,010,0001,000,000=10,0001{,}010{,}000 - 1{,}000{,}000 = 10{,}000
Equal jumps between known boxes reveal the repeating rule.
#7 Identify Subproblems 4.NBT.A.2
Keep adding 10,000: the next box after 1,020,000 is 1,030,000, then 1,040,000, and so on.
1,020,000+10,000=1,030,0001{,}020{,}000 + 10{,}000 = 1{,}030{,}000
Each new box is just one more hop of the step.
#5 Look for a Pattern 4.NBT.A.2
The star is the first box plus 5 steps: 1,000,000 + 5 x 10,000 = 1,050,000.
1,000,000+5×10,000=1,050,0001{,}000{,}000 + 5 \times 10{,}000 = 1{,}050{,}000
5 equal hops of 10,000 from the start land on the star.
Answer: 1,050,000

Review

From the first box to the last there are 5 steps of 10,000, totaling 50,000, and 1,000,000 + 50,000 = 1,050,000, matching the step-by-step result.

Evaluate finite differences (tool 14): the constant first difference 10,000 confirms a linear pattern, so the nth box is 1,000,000 + (n-1) x 10,000.

Standards · min grade 4

  • 4.OA.C.5 Generate a number or shape pattern following a given rule — Identifying the constant skip-count rule and extending it.
  • 4.NBT.A.2 Read and write multi-digit whole numbers and compare using symbols — Adding the step across multi-digit numbers to reach the star.
💡 This only needs Grade 4 pattern sense: find the equal jump, then keep hopping by it!