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7.2.4 Quadratic Relationships

Algebra 17.2.4 Quadratic Relationships
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Here are three patterns of dots.

Pattern A

A pattern of dots. Step 0 has no dots. Step 1 has a column of 2 dots. Step 2 has two columns of 2 dots. Step 3 has three columns of 2 dots.

Pattern B

A pattern of dots. Step 0 has 1 dot. Step 1 has a row of 2 dots. Step 2 has 2 rows of dots. In the bottom row are 3 dots and in the top row are 2 dots. The top row is arranged so the upper left space of row 2 is left open. Step 3 has 3 rows of dots. The bottom row has 4 dots. Row 2 has 3 dots and row 3 has 3 dots.

Pattern C

A pattern of dots. Step 0 has 1 dot. Step 1 has a row of 3 dots. Step 2 has 3 rows of 3 dots. Step 3 has 3 rows of 9 dots.
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Which pattern shows a quadratic relationship between the step number and the number of dots? Explain how you know algebraically and in complete sentences.

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