Question

Carol is making a pattern with toothpicks. The first five terms of Carol's pattern are shown.

Which expression can be used to find the number of toothpicks in Term n?

A. n +1
B. n +2
C. nt3
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D. 3n
E. 3n + 1

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Let's make a table:

Term 1: 3 toothpicks

Term 2: 4 toothpicks

Term 3: 5 toothpicks

Term 4: 6 toothpicks

Term 5: 7 toothpicks

Term N = N + 2 toothpicks