Generalise the given pattern using match sticks as an algebraic expression, by finding the number of match sticks required to make the nth term.

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2n + 3

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The correct option is C 3n + 3
By comparing each term and the number of match sticks used, we can see a pattern. By generalising the pattern we will get,

So, when n=1
3n + 3 = 3 x 1 + 3 = 6
When n = 2,
3n + 3 = 3 x 2 + 3 = 9.....

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Generalise the given pattern using match sticks as an algebraic expression, by finding the number of match sticks required to make the nth term.

The correct option is C 3n + 3By comparing each term and the number of match sticks used, we can see a pattern. By generalising the pattern we will get, So, when n=1 3n + 3 = 3 x 1 + 3 = 6 When n = 2, 3n + 3 = 3 x 2 + 3 = 9.....

The correct option is C 3n + 3
By comparing each term and the number of match sticks used, we can see a pattern. By generalising the pattern we will get,

So, when n=1
3n + 3 = 3 x 1 + 3 = 6
When n = 2,
3n + 3 = 3 x 2 + 3 = 9.....