Compare the values of the general quadratic pattern above to the values in the table for the of Squares’ pattern in Question 8. ‘Squares Use the 2nd difference to calculate the of for the of Squares’ a ‘Squares pattern. Use the 1st difference to calculate the of for the of Squares’ b ‘Squares pattern. Find the value of for the of Squares’ pattern. c ‘Squares Using your values of and give the equation that represents the of a, b, c ‘Squares Squares’ pattern. You should define the variables involved and verify that your equation is correct.
Compare the values of the general quadratic pattern above to the values in the table for the ‘Squares of Squares’ pattern in Question 8. Use the 2nd difference to calculate the of a for the ‘Squares of Squares’ pattern. Use the 1st difference to calculate the of b for the ‘Squares of Squares’ pattern. Find the value of c for the ‘Squares of Squares’ pattern. Using your values of a, b, and c give the equation that represents the ‘Squares of Squares’ pattern. You should define the variables involved and verify that your equation is correct.
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