A pattern uses alternating addition and subtraction as its rules. The rules are "Add 7" and "Subtract 3." The pattern begins with 37. What is the 5th number in the pattern? (1 point) Responses 41 44 45 48
To find the 5th number in the pattern, we need to follow the alternating addition and subtraction rules starting with the given number 37.
1st step: Add 7
37 + 7 = 44
2nd step: Subtract 3
44 - 3 = 41
3rd step: Add 7
41 + 7 = 48
4th step: Subtract 3
48 - 3 = 45
5th step: Add 7
45 + 7 = 52
Therefore, the 5th number in the pattern is 52.