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Mathematics
Quarter 3 – Module 4:
Determining the Missing in a
Sequence or in an Equation
Mathematics – Grade 4
Quarter 3 – Module 4: Determining the Missing in a Sequence or in an Equation
First Edition, 2020

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Mathematics
Quarter 3 – Module 4:
Determining the Missing in a
Sequence or in an Equation

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Introductory Message
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use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning at home.
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Lesson 1 – Determining the Missing Term/s in a
Sequence of Numbers

Let Us Learn
Hi there! Do you love working with patterns and sequence?
Surely you will enjoy our lesson because today, you are going
to determine the missing term/s in a sequence of numbers (e.g.
odd numbers, even numbers, multiples of a number, factors of
a number, etc.)e.g. 3,6,9_4,8,12,16_(e.g. odd numbers, even
numbers, multiples of a number, factors of a number , etc.) 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 __ (M4GE-III-5).
You will be engaged in more fun and interesting activities
about finding the missing term. Exciting isn’t it? So get ready
and have fun!

Let Us Try
Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct
answer in your answer sheet.
1. It is a list of number arrange in a row.
A. term C. pattern
2. series D. number sequence
3. What does each number in a sequence call?
A. term C. pattern
B. series D. number sentence
4. How do you find the missing terms in a sequence of number
sequence?
A. Find the sum between terms.
B. Find the product between terms.
C. Find the quotient between terms.
D. Find the difference between the consecutive terms.
5. What are the missing terms in the number sequence below?
31, 36, __, 46, __, 56

A. 37, 47 C. 41, 51
B. 39, 49 D. 42,52

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 6. In 3,12,48, ___,____. What are the missing terms?
A. 49 and 60 C. 60 and 150
B. 50 ad 100 D. 192 and 768

Let Us Study
Read and situation below. Answer the questions that
follow.

Letty is answering her Math assignment. When she realized

that she did not pay attention to her teacher because she was
talking with her best friend about their favorite television
program. As a result, she did not know how to answer the
problem.

Math Assignment:
Find the missing terms of these number sequence:
1.) 15, 18,21,24___, ____
2.) 60, 52, 46, ___, ____22
3.) 16, 18, 22___36 and ____.
4.) 3, 5, 9, 17, __, ___

1. Who is answering her Math assignment?

2. Why didn’t she know how to answer her assignment?
3. What do you think are the missing terms in no. 1? What
about in no. 2? no. 3? no. 4?
4. Can you help Letty with her assignment?

Read and study the following to help Letty determine the missing
term in the number sentence.

Let us get to know first what a number sequence is. A list of

numbers arranged in a row is called a number sequence. Each
number in the sequence is called a term. To find the missing
term/s in a number sequence, we must first look for its pattern.

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Step in finding the missing terms in a number sequence:
1. Look for its pattern.
a) Look closely at 15, 18, 21,24___, ____
b) In the number sequence each term is formed by adding
3 to the preceding number.
15+3=18+3=21+3=24 +3=27 + 3=30

So, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 and_30.

Rule/Pattern: Add 3 to every term.
2. In a descending or ascending order.
Descending order
a. Look closely at 60, 52, 46, ___, ____22.
b. Get the difference between 60 and 52. So with the
remaining number just do the same to get the result up
to the last digit.22.
60-8=52-8=46-8=38-8=30-8=22.

So, 60, 52, 46, _38, 30_, 22

Rule: Subtract 8 from each term
3. Through multiples of any number.
16, 18, 22___36 and ____.
a) Look closely at the difference of 16 and 18(18-16=2); 18
and 22 (22-18=4).
b) The difference is a multiple of 2. The missing term are
28 and 46. Adding 6 to 22 become 28 and adding 8 to
28 become 36. Adding 10 becomes 46. Hence, 28 and
46 are the missing terms.
16+2=18+4=22+6=28+8=36+10=46

Rule: Add the multiples of 2 to each term

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4. Through number sequence.
Get the difference of the consecutive terms Take note that as
the number increases, the difference is multiplied by the
common factor of each term which is 2.
3, 5, 9, 17, 33, 65

2 4 8 16 32
To find the missing terms, multiply the preceding
difference by 2 and then add the product to the current term
to obtain the next term.
8x2=16 17+16=33 is the fifth number
16x2=32 33+32=65 is the sixth number
Rule: Get the difference of the consecutive terms. The
difference is multiplied by common factor which
is 2 and add the product to the current term to
get the next term.

Let Us Practice
Activity: “Find My Missing Terms”
Find the missing terms in the following number sequence.
1) 17, 19, 21, __, __, 27
2) 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, __, __, 128
3) 50, 46, 42, __, 34, ___
4) 100, 1, 99, 2, __, __, 97, 4

5)

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 Let Us Practice More

“COMPLETE ME”
Complete the sequence in Column A by choosing the letter of
the missing terms in Column B. Write your answer in your answer
sheet.
Column A Column B
1) 21, 23, 25, ___, ____ A. 45, 55
2) 40, ___, 50, ___, 60 B. 125, 625
3) 74,78, 82, ____, ____ C. 50, 25
4) 150,125,100, ___, ____ D. 86, 90
5) 1,5,25, ____, ____, 3 125 E. 27, 29
F. 75, 50

Let Us Remember

1. What is a number sequence?

Number Sequence is a list of numbers arranged in a row.
2. What do you call each number in a sequence?
Each number in the sequence is called a TERM.
3. How do you find the missing term in a number sequence?
- To find the missing term/s in a number sequence, we must
first look for its pattern.
- Determine the order of numbers if it is ascending or
descending.
- Find the difference between the consecutive terms. Determine
whether the difference between the terms is odd, even,
multiples of a number, or factors of a number.

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 Let Us Assess

Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the correct

answer and write it in your answer sheet.
1. What are the missing terms in the sequence?
2, 6, 18, __,162, ___?

A. 54 and 486 B. 60 and 200

B. 55 and 150 D. 75 and 300
2. In the number sequence 5,10,15,20,25,30. What is the
rule?
A. Subtract 5 from every term C. Divide each term by 5
B. Multiply 5 to every term D. Add 5 to each term
3. In the number sequence 16, 14, ___, 10, 8,____. What are
the missing terms?
A. 12 and 6 C. 12 and 4
B. 12 and 5 D. 12 and 2
4. How many squares will there be in figure 6? C

A. 32 squares C. 64 squares
B. 48 square D. 68 squares
5. Christine noticed that her snacks allowance every grade level
increases. When she was in grade 1 her allowance was
Php10.00, in grade 2 was PhpP12,00, and grade 3 was
Php16.00. Now that she is in Grade 4, her allowance is
Php22.00. What will be her allowance when she goes to Grade
6?
A. Php25.00 C. Php30.00
B. Php28.00 D. Php40.00

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 Let Us Enhance
Read and solve the problem. Show your solution in
finding the answer.

The Dela Vega family sells milk tea for seven days. On the
first day, they earned Php500. Each day after that, they earned
Php 150 more than the previous day. How much did they earn on
the 7th day?

Rubrics.
10 points- Show complete and correct method of solution and
correctly answer the problem.
8 points- Show complete and correct method of solution but
incorrect answer.
6 points- show errors in computation leading to incorrect answer.
4 points- show incomplete solution and no answer.
2 ponts- no attempt

Let Us Reflect
Patterns and sequences in real life can be very useful. We
use pattern/ sequence recognition technique consciously and
unconsciously in our daily life activities. Just like when we read a
story, write a letter, sing a song, draw something and even when
we try to solve everyday problems. We follow certain patterns or
sequences in achieving our goals in life.

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Let Us ENHANCE Let Us Assess
Based on rubrics 1. A
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. D
Let Us PRACTICE MORE Let Us PRACTICE Let Us Try:
1. E 1. 23, 25 1. D
2. A 2. 32, 64 2. A
3. D 3. 38, 30 3. D
4. F 4. 98, 3 4. C
5. B 5. 36,28 5. D
Answer Key
Lesson 2 – Finding the Missing Number in an
Equation Involving Properties of
Operations
Let Us Learn

Hello! How are you? Welcome to our new normal schooling.

This activity will guide you the basic things you need to learn about
finding the missing number in an equation involving properties of
operations (M4GE-IIIi-52).
I am expecting that you’re excited to learn. I hope that you
will find joy and ease in learning. So, have fun and enjoy while we
learn together.
Please do your best to accomplish the succeeding activities.
Good luck!

Let Us Try
Find the missing numbers in the following equation and
identify the property of operations being used.

1. 1 X 2 = ___X 1
2. 1+ (2+3) = (1+2) +____
3. 0 x 2 = ____
4. 1 x ___ = 10
5. 2 x (3+4) = (___x3) + (2 x ___)

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 Let Us Study
Let’s Get Started!
Study the real-life situation:
Roxel is tasked to find the missing numbers in the following
equations. He had already tried to find the missing numbers for
almost an hour but still he cannot find it.
1) 4 x 5 = ___x 4
2) 6+(12+17)= (6+12)+___
3) 0 x 9 = ____
4) 1 x ____ = 10
5) 2 x (15 +20) = (____ x 15) + (2 x ___)

Who is assigned to do the work?

What is the task of Roxel?
What can we do to help him?

To help Roxel in his assigned task, let us study this!

EQUATION is a mathematical sentence that states equality of
two expressions separated by an equal sign.
Examples of Equations:
48+ 23 = 71 5 x 45 = 22
The Properties of Operations help us find the missing numbers in
an equation. We can evaluate an equation by performing the
operations in each expression.
Properties of Operations
1. Commutative Property of Addition/ Multiplication states
that changing the order of the addends or the factors does not
affect the answer.
a. Example in Addition : a + b = b+ a
12+ 17 = 17 +12
29 = 29
b. Example in Multiplication : a x b = b x a
4x5=5x4
20 = 20

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2. Associative Property of Addition/ Multiplication states that
changing the groupings of the addends or the factors does not
affect the answer.
a. Example in Addition: 5 + (3+4) = (5+3) +4
5 +7 =8+4
12 = 12
b. Example in Multiplication: 2 x (2 x 3) = (2x2) x 3
2x6=4x3
12 = 12
3. Zero Property of Multiplication states that any factors that is
multiplied by 0 the answer is always zero.
Ex. 0 x 9 = 0
4. Identity Property
a. Identity Property of Addition states that any number that
is added to 0 the answer is the number itself.
Ex. 0 + 6 = 6
b. Identity Property of Multiplication states that any number
that is multiplied to 1 the answer is the number.
Ex. 1 x 10 = 10
5. Distributive Property of Multiplication Over Addition says
that we have to multiply each number in the sum by the number
outside the parentheses, then add the products together.
Ex. 2 x (15 +20) = ( 2 x 15) + (2 x 20 )
2 x 35 = 30 + 40
70 = 70
In solving math equation, you can supply the correct missing
number by remembering the rules of the properties of operation.

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Can you help Roxel solve the equation now?
What are the answers to the given equations?

1) 4 x 5 = 5 x 4 (using commutative property of

multiplication)
2) 6+(12+17) = (6 +12)+ 17 (associative property of addition)
3) 0 x 9 = 0 ( zero property of multiplication)
4) 1 x 10 = 10 (identity property of multiplication)
5) 2 x (15 +20) = ( 2 x 15) + (2 x 20) ( Distributive Property of
Multiplication Over Addition

Good job!

Let Us Practice
Identify the property of operation being described in each
number.

1. States that changing the order of the addends factors does

not affect the answer. (5 + 4 = 4+ 5)
2. States that changing the groupings of the factors does not
affect the answer. 3 x (2x5) = (3x2) x5
3. States that any factor multiplied by 0 the answer is always
zero. 20 x 0 = 0
4. States that any number that is added to 0 the answer is the
number itself. 0 + 50 = 50
5. States that multiply each number in the sum by the number
outside the parentheses, then add the products together. 3
x (4 +5) = (3 x 4) + (3 x 5)

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 Let Us Practice More
Now, let’s move on….
“LET- ME- IN”
Direction: Supply the missing number on the following
equations. Use the hints provided.
1. (4 +__) + 20 = __ + (3 + 20) (associative)
2. 3 x (6 +10) = (___x 6) + (3 x __) (distributive)
3. 1 x 0 = ____ (zero property of multiplication)
4. 6 x ___ = 5 x ___ (commutative)
5. (4x ___) x 5 = ___ x (2x5) (associative)

Let Us Remember
An equation is a mathematical sentence that states equality
of two expressions separated by an equal sign. The properties of
operation help us find the missing numbers in an equation. You
can evaluate an equation by performing the operations in each
expression.
With this knowledge, you will not be ignorant in facing the
realities in your lives.

Let Us Assess
Write the missing numbers then give the property of
operations used in each equation.
Equation Missing Property of
Term Operations
1) (7 + 10) + 5 = ___ + (___+ 5)

2) 6x (3 + 5) = (____ x 3 ) + (6x __)

3) 1 x ___= 25

4) 3 x (__ x 4) = (__x6) x 4

5) 8 x 3 x 5 = ___ x 3 x 8

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 Let Us Enhance
Make your own examples in finding the missing term in
an equation involving properties of operations.
a. Commutative Property of Multiplication
b. Associative Property of Addition
c. Identity Property of Multiplication
d. Distributive property of Multiplication over Addition
e. Zero Property of Multiplication.

Let Us Reflect
With the knowledge of properties of operations, you will be
able to solve real life situation without doubting your
answer and could answer problems from simple to complex
equations.

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Let us Assess
1) 7, 10 Associative
Property of Addition
2) 6, 5 Distributive
Let us Enhance property of Multiplication
Let us Practice More
over Addition
Answers vary 3) 25, Identity Property of 1) 3, 4
Multiplication 2) 3, 10
4) 6, 3 Associative 3) 0
Property of multiplication 4) 5, 6
5) 5, Commutative Property 5) 2, 4
of Multiplication
Let us Practice Let us try
1) Commutative Property of Addition 1) 2, Commutative Property of
2) Associative Property of Multiplication
Multiplication 2) 3, Associative Property of Addition
3) Zero Property 3) 0, zero property
4) Identity Property of Addition 4) 10, identity Property of
5) Distributive Property of Multiplication
Multiplication over Addition 5) 2, 4, Distributive Property of
Multiplication over Addition
Answer Key
 References

o Mathematics 4 LM pp. 166-172

o Mathematics 4 TG pp. 223-229
o MELCs Mathematics 4 p. 27
o Soaring High with Mathematics 4, pp. 197-202
o Mathematics for Everyday Life 4, pp. 174-177
o Math.com

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