Analyze and extend the pattern of colored squares, where the side length is 2^n and the total number of squares is (2^n)2 = 2^(2n). Find the 3rd pattern.

Here are the extended patterns: 2. Extend the patterns. a) (Colored squares) Step 1: Analyze the pattern of colored squares. • Pattern 1: A 2 × 2 square, total 4 small squares. • Pattern 2: A 4 × 4 square, total 16 small squares. The side length of the square is 2^n. The total number of small squares is (2^n)^2 = 2^2n. Step 2: Extend the pattern to the 3rd pattern. For the 3rd pattern (n=3): Side length = 2^3 = 8. Total number of small squares $= 8 ×