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Liam draws a pattern of shapes. The first shape is a triangle. Each shaple in the pattern has 1 more side than the shape before it. What could be the third shape in Liam's pattern?

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Answer:

Pentagon

Explanation:

In the pattern of shapes drawn by Liam, Each shape in the pattern has 1 more side than the shape before it.

If the first shape is a triangle

Let n=Number of Sides

When n=3, we have a Triangle

When n=4, we have a Quadrilateral

When n=5, we have a Pentagon

Therefore, the third shape in Liam's pattern is a Pentagon.

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