1.   Find the top-count view of Stages 3 and 4 for the block pattern below.
   
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
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  2.   Find an expression for the number of blocks in Stage s.
   
    A. s + 1 B. s2
    C. 2s + 1 D. 2s2
    Hint

  3.   Without building it, predict the number of blocks in Stage 7.
   
    A. 81 B. 49
    C. 64 D. 100
    Hint

  4.   Create a block pattern with s2 – 1 blocks.
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  5.   Describe this pattern.
   
    A. cube pattern B. square pattern
    C. ''add 1'' pattern D. doubling pattern
    Hint



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