Algebra Problem 2
Star Tree

Mark is designing a futuristic tree made entirely of stars for a class play.  The first or top branch of the tree will have just one star; the second branch will have two stars; the third branch will have three stars, and so on.  Mark will make the stars himself from tinfoil. 

If the finished tree has 15 branches, how many stars will Mark need to make?


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CU - Conceptual Understanding 1 2 3 4 5 6

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