standard_description: Solve multistep word problems posed with whole numbers and having whole-number answers using the four operations, including problems in which remainders must be interpreted. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.
problem_activity: The first number in a pattern is 5. The pattern rule is to add 6.
a.   Fill in the blanks below to write up to the seventh term in the pattern.
5, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___
b.   Why are all of the numbers in the pattern in Part (a) odd?


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