Simplifying Patterns

Once we have identified the pattern, we can simplify it like this...

Exercises

Can you simplify these patterns?

Vertical Patterns

Sometimes, the pattern may be arranged vertically. Can you simplify these?

Exclusion

Sometimes, not everthing will fit into the pattern. Those parts that don't fit will need to be excluded. Here's an example...

Now you try!

Pattern in Pattern

You can also find patterns within patterns. Here's an example...

Now you try!