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An ultra-low flush toilet uses 1.6 gallons every time it is flushed. What is the pattern that describes the total water used after n flushes? How many gallons have been used after 10 flushes?

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The pattern is geometric because is adds 1.6 every flush.

After 10 flushes, 16 gallons are used.
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