Question

Tricia is going to write Patterns A , B , and C using the rule add 15. The first number in each pattern is shown below . Use the drop - down menus to describe the patterns .

Answer 1

Answer:

Number 40 appeared in Pattern B. Also, according to the rule, each pattern will increase.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's develop each sequence. Remembe that the rule is "add 15", that's what we need to create each sequence starting from the given initial number.

Pattern A.

$5+20+35+50+65+80+95+110+125+140+155+170+185+200+215+...$

Pattern B.

$10+25+40+55+70+85+100+115+130+145+160+175+190+205+...$

Pattern C.

$15+30+45+60+75+90+115+130+145+160+175+190+205+...$

As you can observe, number 40 appeared in Pattern B. Also, according to the rule, each pattern will increase.