Here is a pattern of squares: Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Write an equation to represent the relationship between the step number and the
number of squares in the pattern.
Briefly describe how each part of the equation relates to the pattern.

The party planning committee has to determine the number of tables needed for an upcoming event. if a square table can fit 8 people and a round table can fit 6 people, the equation 150 = 8x + 6y represents the number of each type of table needed for 150 people.