| Number pattern: find the step (difference) between consecutive terms. |
| Pattern | = | ?, ?, 1.95, 1.90, 1.85, 1.80 |
| Find the difference: 1.90 - 1.95 = -0.05, 1.85 - 1.90 = -0.05. The pattern subtracts 0.05 each step. | ||
| To find earlier terms, add 0.05 going left. | ||
| Before 1.95 | = | 1.95 + 0.05 = 2.00 |
| Before 2.00 | = | 2.00 + 0.05 = 2.05 |
| Check: 2.00 - 0.05 = 1.95. Matches. | ||