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Predict how many matchsticks will be needed for Pattern 10. Explain how you get your answer.

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220\text{220}

Tn=2n(n+1)T_n = 2n(n+1)

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Predict how many matchsticks will be needed for Pattern 10. Explain how you get your answer.

  1. Recall the general rule for the number of matchsticks.

    From our previous analysis of Activity 3.1, the number of matchsticks used for the whole shape in Pattern nn is given by the formula Tn=2n(n+1)T_n = 2n(n+1).

  2. Substitute n=10n=10 into the formula.

    T10=2(10)(10+1)T_{10} = 2(10)(10+1) T10=20(11)T_{10} = 20(11) T10=220T_{10} = 220
  3. Explain the calculation.

    The number of matchsticks for Pattern 10 is found by substituting n=10n=10 into the general rule Tn=2n(n+1)T_n = 2n(n+1), which results in 2(10)(10+1)=20(11)=2202(10)(10+1) = 20(11) = 220.

    Number of matches in pattern 10 = 220\boxed{\text{220}}

    3.3 Write down the general rule for the pattern in the form Tn=T_n=

  4. Identify the correct general rule.

    Based on the pattern observed in Activity 3.1, the number of matchsticks for Pattern nn is given by the formula 2n(n+1)2n(n+1).
    The rule you wrote, Tn=3n+2T_n = 3n+2, is incorrect for this pattern. For example, for Pattern 1, it would give 3(1)+2=53(1)+2=5, but the actual number of matches is 4.

  5. State the correct general rule.

    Tn=2n(n+1)T_n = \boxed{2n(n+1)}
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