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Answer:
Pattern B
Explanation:
A quadratic relationship is characterized by constant second differences.
Pattern A
Sequence: 0, 2, 4, 6
First Differences: 2, 2, 2 . . . . constant indicates a 1st-degree (linear, arithmetic) sequence
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Pattern B
Sequence: 1, 2, 5, 10
First Differences: 1, 3, 5
Second Differences: 2, 2 . . . . constant indicates a 2nd-degree (quadratic) sequence
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Pattern C
Sequence: 1, 3, 9, 27
First Differences: 2, 6, 18
Second Differences: 4, 12 . . . . each set of differences has a common ratio, indicating an exponential (geometric) sequence
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Pattern B shows a geometric relationship between step number and dot count.