CPM Homework Help : MC1 Problem 4-8

DOT PATTERN
Copy the dot pattern below onto your own paper.

$\array{ \begin{array}{c c c c c} \bullet & \bullet \\ \bullet\\ \bullet & \bullet \\ \end{array}\\ \text{Figure 1} }$

$\array{ \begin{array}{c c c c c} \bullet & \bullet & \bullet \\ \bullet \\ \bullet\\ \bullet & \bullet & \bullet \\ \end{array}\\ \text{Figure 2} }$

$\array{ \begin{array}{c c c c c} \bullet & \bullet & \bullet & \bullet\\ \bullet \\ \bullet\\ \bullet\\ \bullet & \bullet & \bullet & \bullet\\ \end{array}\\ \text{Figure 3} }$

Draw the $4$ ^th, $5$ ^th, and $6$ ^th figures.
How is the pattern changing?

Hint 1(a):

Studying the figures above, can you spot how they each change?

Hint 2(a):

Each new figure gains three dots. Can you draw figures 4, 5, and 6?

Hint (b):

Use your own words and record your observations. Make sure your work is neat!