Hexagons in a Row - Inside Mathematics
Hexagons in a Row - Inside Mathematics
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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