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Pascal’s Triangle Problems

1. Look at the Pascal triangle below. (Click here for a printable version.)

To fill in any square you add the two numbers above the square for example 4+6 in the fourth row, equals 10 in the fifth row.

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2. Do you notice any patterns in this triangle?

To find a pattern circle all the multiples of 2.

Click here to see the pattern of even numbers.

On separate sheets circle all the multiples of 3, 5, 7, or any other numbers.

Click here to see multiples of 3.

3. Can you find Fibonacci numbers in the Pascal triangle?
This is difficult. Click here to find them.

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Click here to read about the Fibonacci numbers.