Benjamin uses squares to create patterns as shown.
- Find the number of squares in Pattern 6.
- Which pattern has 64 squares?
(a)
Pattern for the number of squares
Pattern 1: 1 x 1 = 1
Pattern 2: 2 x 2 = 4
Pattern 3: 3 x 3 = 9
Pattern 4: 4 x 4 = 16
Formula:
Number of squares = Pattern number x Pattern number
Number of squares for Pattern 6
= 6 x 6
= 36
(b)
64 = 8 x 8
Pattern number for 64 squares = 8
Answer(s): (a) 36; (b) 8
