Question

Look at the pattern below.

step 1 with 1 square

step 2 with 3 squares

step 3 with 6 squares

step 4 with 10 squares
How does the pattern grow at each step?
Choose 1 answer:

Answer 1

Answer: The pattern grows by adding the consecutive counting numbers starting from 1.

For example:

Step 1: 1 square

Step 2: 1 + 2 = 3 squares

Step 3: 1 + 2 + 3 = 6 squares

Step 4: 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 10 squares

So at each step, the number of squares increases by adding the next consecutive counting number.

Explanation: