Find the number of dots in the nth heptagonal number.
Read and solve the following problem. Then write a paragraph describing the method you
used to get your solutions. Which problem solving strategies did you use and why?
The heptagonal numbers are the whole numbers that represent the following shapes.
Answers will vary; here is one possibility
The method was to look at the components of the problem to “Look for a Pattern” and the
data was organized using the “Make a Table” strategy.
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Multiply or divide as indicated. Make sure that your answer is reasonable by estimating first. 8.5 × 1.2
A. 10.31 B. 10.20 C. 10.3 D. 10.311
Use the quotient rule to divide and simplify.
A. x5 
B. x5 
C. 3x5
D. 3x5 
Solve the formula for the indicated variable.PV = nRT
for n
A. n = 
B. n = 
C. n = 
D. n = 
A geometric sequence is given. Find the common ratio and write out the first four terms.{sn} = {3n}
A. r = 3; s1 = 3, s2 = 6, s3 = 9, s4 = 12 B. r = 3n; s1 = 3, s2 = 6, s3 = 9, s4 = 12 C. r = 3; s1 = 3, s2 = 9, s3 = 27, s4 = 81 D. r = 3n; s1 = 3, s2 = 9, s3 = 27, s4 = 81