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Hexagons in a Row - Inside Mathematics

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<strong>Hexagons</strong> <strong>in</strong> a <strong>Row</strong><br />

This problem gives you the chance to:<br />

• f<strong>in</strong>d a pattern <strong>in</strong> a sequence of diagrams<br />

• use the pattern to make a prediction<br />

Joe uses toothpicks to make hexagons <strong>in</strong> a row.<br />

1 hexagon<br />

6 toothpicks<br />

2 hexagons<br />

11 toothpicks<br />

3 hexagons<br />

16 toothpicks<br />

4 hexagons<br />

Joe beg<strong>in</strong>s to make a table to show his results.<br />

Number of hexagons <strong>in</strong> a row 1 2 3 4<br />

Number of toothpicks 6 11<br />

1. Fill <strong>in</strong> the empty spaces <strong>in</strong> Joe’s table of results.<br />

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<strong>Hexagons</strong> <strong>in</strong> a <strong>Row</strong> Test 5<br />

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