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4-37.

Examine the  table below.   

Figure
Number

Number of
Tiles

  1. Invent a tile pattern that fits this data.

    Possible Patterns

    tile 

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    Figure 

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    Figure 

    tile 

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    Figure 

    tile 

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    Figure 

  2. How is the pattern growing?  Show where the pattern of growth appears in the  table and the tile pattern.

    Figure
    Number

    Number of
    Tiles


     From 5 tiles to 9 tiles is plus 4
     From 9 tiles to 13 tiles is plus 4
     From 13 tiles to 17 tiles is plus 4.

  3. Write a rule for this pattern.

    Write an equation in form.

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