Question

consider the pattern
8
12
16
term number
1
2
3
term value

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze Term 1

Count the shaded squares in the first figure. It has 8 shaded squares, so Term 1 (n=1) has a value of 8.

Step2: Analyze Term 2

Count the shaded squares in the second figure. It has 12 shaded squares, so Term 2 (n=2) has a value of 12.

Step3: Analyze Term 3

Count the shaded squares in the third figure. It has 16 shaded squares, so Term 3 (n=3) has a value of 16.

Answer:

Term Number	1	2	3