Practice: Rule-Finder
Look at the geometric patterns and find the algebraic rule that describes them.
Pattern A: Growing Squares
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Stage 2: □□
Stage 3: □□□
1. Complete the table:
| Stage (n) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squares | 1 | 2 | 3 | ? | ? |
2. What is the rule? Rule: _________
Pattern B: L-Shapes
Stage 1: □
Stage 2: □□
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Stage 3: □□□
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1. Complete the table:
| Stage (n) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squares | 1 | 3 | 5 | ? | ? |
2. What is the rule? Rule: _________