4MA0 Foundation June 2013 Paper 2 Q6

EdexcelFoundationOld spec5 marksSequences

6 Here are some patterns made from sticks.

Stick patterns 1, 2 and 3: houses made of a square and a triangle roof, joined in a row
(a) In the space below, draw Pattern number 4 (1)

This rule can be used to work out the number of sticks in each pattern.

Multiply the Pattern number by 5 and then add 1

(b) Work out the number of sticks in Pattern number 6 (2)
(c) A pattern is made from 61 sticks.
Work out the Pattern number. (2)