The diagrams show patterns made from crosses (X) and circles (O). [Figure of Patterns 1-4]
- (a)Draw pattern 5 above.[1]
- (b)Complete the table. Pattern number (n) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 Number of crosses | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | Number of circles | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | Total number of crosses and circles | 1 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 36[2]
- (c)Find an expression, in terms of n, for the total number of crosses and circles in pattern n.[1]
- (d)An expression, in terms of n, for the number of crosses in pattern n is ½n² + ½n. How many crosses are there in pattern 30?[1]
- (e)Show that the number of circles in pattern n is ½n² - ½n.[1]
- (f)The number of crosses in pattern m is equal to 5m. Find m.[3]
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