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A pattern is made using matchsticks. What is the number of matchsticks needed to create the next member in the pattern? [3 MARKS]
A pattern is made using matchsticks. What is the number of matchsticks needed to create the next member in the pattern? [3 MARKS]
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Identifying the pattern: 1 Mark
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Number of sticks used for the first member = 6 Number of sticks used for the second member = 6 + 5 = 11
Number of sticks used for the third member = 6 + 5 + 5 = 16
Therefore, number of sticks required for the fourth member = 16 + 5 = 21
Identifying the pattern: 1 Mark
Solution: 1 Mark
Number of sticks used for the first member = 6
Number of sticks used for the second member = 6 + 5 = 11
Number of sticks used for the third member = 6 + 5 + 5 = 16
Therefore, number of sticks required for the fourth member = 16 + 5 = 21Suggest Corrections
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