(a)
Write an equation representing the nth number in this pattern where n is the number of white squares.
(a)
Answer to Problem 4MCQ
The equation:
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Write an equation representing the nth number in this pattern where n is the number of white squares.
Concept Used:
Figure 1: White square: 4, Green square: 1
Figure 2: White square: 6, Green square: 2
Figure 3: White square: 8, Green square: 3
Sequence for the White square:
Calculation:
Sequence for the White square:
Thus, the equation:
(b)
Is it possible to have exactly 84 white squares in an arrangement? Explain.
(b)
Answer to Problem 4MCQ
Yes, it is possible
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Is it possible to have exactly 84 white squares in an arrangement? Explain.
Concept Used:
Figure 1: White square: 4, Green square: 1
Figure 2: White square: 6, Green square: 2
Figure 3: White square: 8, Green square: 3
Sequence for the White square:
Calculation:
Sequence for the White square:
Here:
Yes, it is possible to have exactly 84 white squares in 41th arrangement.
Thus, yes, it is possible to have exactly 84 white squares in 41th arrangement.
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