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Yes, there can be infinitely many. Given a sequence of n numbers, it is always possible to fit a polynomial of degree (n-1) to it. That polynomial is one posible pattern.

Then suppose the sequence is extended by adding an (n+1)thnumber = k. You now have a sequence of n+1 numbers and there is a polynomial of degree n that will fit it. For each of an infinite number of values of k, there will be a different polynomial of degree n. Next add another number, l. There will now be an infinite number of polynomials of degree n+1. And this process can continue without end.


And these are only polynomial functions. You can have other rules - for example, sums of sines and cosines (see Fourier transformations if you are really keen and able).

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