Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

It is quadratic with nth term = n^2 + n.

Step-by-step explanation:

Number of squares in each term = 2, 6 and 12

Differences between these  are   4 and 6

6 - 4 = 2

This is an indication of a quadratic function  with n^2 the first term.

Value of n^2 for first 3 terms

=                    1     4     9    and the terms are:

                     2     6    12

Differences   1     2       3    

This last term  = n

So the quadratic function for this sequence is

n^2 + n.

Answer 2

Is the relationship between the step number and number of squares a quadratic function.

Analyze

Step 1 = 2 squares

Step 2 = 6 squares

Step 3 = 12 squares

2, 6, 12

 4   6

    2

To build a quadratic function

ax² + bx + c

2a = 2 ⇒ a = 1

3a + b = 4 ⇒ 3(1) + b =4 ⇒ b = 1

a + b + c = 2 ⇒ 1 + 1 + c = 2 ⇒ c = 0

Equation: x² + x

Hence, Yes it is a quadratic function.