I'm really struggling with this --
I have different table configurations - straight line, L-shaped, plus sign-shaped, and T-shaped. Suppose there are n tables arranged in these patterns. I need to write an expression of the number of tables with 2 chairs. Our teacher gave us the first answer for the straight line - n - 2 and we have to come up with the other three but I do not understand where the n - 2 came from so I don't know how to do the others.
Please help!!
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Is there a picture that would help explain your predicament better? Also, what type of math is this (geometry,algebra,calculus, if you don't know you can reply with the grade number math your doing. 5th grade math,4th grade math, etc.)
It's called math literacy. There are pictures but they don't help. They are just squares in a straight line, in a l shape, a t shape, and a plus sign
I apologize Carly for not answering better. I have NO idea what math literacy is. I apologize. I know geometry, algebra, and anything else lower than that. I apologize for the delay, you may want to ask your teach what the answer is though.