The first five rectangular numbers are shown: . 3 2 a. Make a sketch to represent the eleventh rectangular number. b. How many dots will be in the 23rd rectangular number? c. Write a general formula for the number of dots in the wth rectangular number. Explain how you know.

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The first five rectangular numbers are shown:
a. Make a sketch to represent the eleventh rectangular number.
b. How many dots will be in the 23rd rectangular number?
c. Write a general formula for the number of dots in the nth rectangular number.
Explain how you know.
Transcribed Image Text:The first five rectangular numbers are shown: a. Make a sketch to represent the eleventh rectangular number. b. How many dots will be in the 23rd rectangular number? c. Write a general formula for the number of dots in the nth rectangular number. Explain how you know.
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