We see on the picture that :
When we go down one row, we add one horizontal and two diagonal cards.
In the first row we have 2 cards
In the second 2+3=5 cards
In the third 5+3=8 cards
etc.
General formula : in the n-th row from the top, we have
Answer:
D. 96.9 square centimeters
Step-by-step explanation:
A=bh
11.4 x 8.5
=96.9 square centimeters.
1. x = -4 ; f(x) = -(-4) = 4
2. x = -3 ; f(x) = 2(-3) + 1 = -5
3. x = 0 ; f(x) = 2(0) + 1 = 1
4. x = 2 ; f(x) = 2 + 3 = 5
5. x = 5 ; f(x) = 5 + 3 = 8