Observe the following pattern of squares using one toothpick per side. Fill in the chart and answer the question below in your notes. Click on the blanks to check your answer.
| Number of Squares | Number of Toothpicks |
|---|---|
| Interactive button. Assistance may be required. ____ 1 | Interactive button. Assistance may be required. ____ 4 |
| Interactive button. Assistance may be required. ____ 2 | Interactive button. Assistance may be required. ____ 7 |
| Interactive button. Assistance may be required. ____ 3 | Interactive button. Assistance may be required. ____ 10 |
| Interactive button. Assistance may be required. ____ 4 | Interactive button. Assistance may be required. ____ 13 |
Is this an example of a linear function? Explain your answer.
Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Yes, this is a linear function because the x and y values increase at a constant rate.