Patterns help us find algebraic formulas. Triangle pattern: 1st triangle has 3 matches, 2nd has 5, 3rd has 7... n-th has (2n+1) matches. Square pattern: n-th square needs 4n matches (no sharing) or (3n+1) when sharing sides. General formula saves us from counting!
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