Question

Do you see a pattern? If so, how many toothpicks would you need to make 10 squares according to your pattern? Can you represent a pattern with an expression?

Answer 1

I can see the pattern. There will be 30 toothpicks to make 10 squares accordingto your pattern. The pattern with an expression is +3.

Explanation:

If you list the 4,7,10 and see the pattern between these numbers. You are adding 3 to the 4 to the 7 and 7 to the 10. Then, follow the pattern until you get 10 squares.

Answer 2

If 10 toothpicks equal 3 do 10 x3 and you get 30 4toothpicks is 1 square 30 + 4 is 34 so answer 34 toothpicks