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Special Linear Relationships

Question 72594 of 10 • FL-1200310-Algebra 1 A

Luis uses cubes to represent each term of a pattern based on a recursive function. The recursive function defined is f(n + 1) = f(n) + 4, where n is an integer and n ≥ 2. The number of cubes used in each of the first two figures is shown below. How many cubes does Luis use in the third, fourth, and fifth figures of the pattern? Fill in the blanks.

Answer
Blank 1:

17

Blank 2:

21

Blank 3:

25