Question

1. richards class was collecting clothes to donate to the shelter. richard brought 4 pieces. jackie and kelly each brought 6 pieces. hunter brought 7 pieces, and tim brought 5 pieces. how many pieces of clothing did richards class collect?
2. marissa is making a necklace. she uses these beads: blue, blue, purple, green, blue, blue... what color bead is next if this pattern continues?
3. copy and complete the number pattern.

6, 9, 11, 14, 16

Explanation:

Step1: Sum all clothing pieces

$4 + 6 + 6 + 7 + 5$

Step2: Calculate total for Q4

$4 + 6 + 6 + 7 + 5 = 28$

Step3: Identify bead pattern

Pattern: [blue, blue, purple, green] repeats

Step4: Find next bead for Q5

Current sequence ends at 2nd blue of the cycle; next is purple

Step5: Identify number pattern

Pattern: +3, +2, +3, +2...

Step6: Compute next terms for Q6

$16 + 3 = 19$; $19 + 2 = 21$; $21 + 3 = 24$; $24 + 2 = 26$

Answer:

1. 28
2. purple
3. 19, 21, 24, 26