Chapter 2: Introduction to Linear Polynomials
Chapter 2: Introduction to Linear Polynomials
Exercise
Question
Question: 12 (iii)
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Look at the first three stages of a growing pattern of hexagons made using matchsticks. A new hexagon gets added at every stage which shares a side with the last hexagon of the previous stage.
(iii) Find a rule to determine the number of matchsticks required for the nth stage.
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Answer
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Recall the expression derived in the previous question for the number of matchsticks in the nth stage.
Answer: Matchstick count in the $n$th stage = $6 + 5(n - 1)$