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LACSAPS FRACTIONS

SL TYPE 1

Aim: In this task you will consider a set of numbers that are presented in a symmetrical pattern Consider the five rows of numbers 1 1 1

3 2 6 4 10 6

6 4

1 1

10 7 15 9

10 7 15 9 15 11

1 1

15 11

Describe how to find the numerator in the sixth row Using technology, plot the relation between the row number, n, and the numerator in each row. Describe what you notice from your plot and write a general statement. Find the sixth and seventh rows. Describe any patterns you used. th Let En r be the r 1 element in the nth row starting with r = 0 15 Example: E5 2 9 Find the general statement for En r . Test the validity of the general statement by finding additional rows. Discuss the scope and/or limitations of the general statement. Explain how you arrived at your general statement.

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