Dol 12 4

DOL # 1 43 The first six numbers in a pattern are shown below.

1 3

,

4 3

, 3,

16 3

,

25 3

, 12, . . .

If the pattern continues, which expression can be used to find the nth number in the pattern?

A

B

C

D

2n 3 n2 3 n2 6 2n 6

DOL # 2

DOL # 3

DOL # 4