Question

Marlon rose his bicycle 9 miles the first week, 17 miles the second week, and 27 miles the third week. If the pattern continues, will Marlon ride exactly 100 miles in a week at some point? Explain how you determined your answer

Answer 1

no

Explanation:

In 3 weeks he rides 53 miles. In 6 weeks he rides 106 miles but since he rides 106 - 27 = 79 miles (which is less than 100) in 5 weeks the answer is no.