SOLUTION: Pattern Problem One cut of a stick of licorice produces two pieces. Two cuts produce three pieces. Three cuts produce four pieces. a. How many pieces are produced by five cuts a

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Question 1158861: Pattern Problem
One cut of a stick of licorice produces two pieces. Two cuts produce three pieces. Three cuts
produce four pieces.
a. How many pieces are produced by five cuts and by six cuts?
Answer by ikleyn(52778) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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(a), 6 and 7, respectively.


It is EXPERIMENTAL / empirical fact.


It does not require any proof.


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Moro interesting experiment is THIS: 

    Take a Mobius strip and cut it along its middle line --- along, not across.


    In how many pieces the cut will divide the strip ?