Pascal's triangle: (Hint, if you are working on the pizza problem, this triangle is your friend!)

Pascal’s Triangle

This is a famous triangle created by a famous mathematician Blaise Pascal. This triangle can be used for solving problems related to probability and combinations among other things. For example, if you had three out of four friends ridding with you in your car, how many different combinations would there be?

Your task is to add as many rows to the pattern as you can and then identify patterns within the triangle.

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1 1

1 2 1

1 3 3 1

1 4 6 4 1

1 5 10 10 5 1

2. Searching for a pattern: Use your critical thinking skills to extend the patterns.

3. Money: A United State’s dollar converts to $1.25 of Canadian money. What does a dollar of Canadian money convert to in United State’s dollars?

4. Geography: Which country is closest to the United States? (Not including Canada and Mexico)

5. Math: If you hear thunder 20 seconds after there is a lightning strike, how far away is the storm?

6. Leo the Rabbit: Test your number flexibility and data organization skills in this engaging task from Youcubed: https://www.youcubed.org/tasks/leo-the-rabbit/