a child places n cubic building blocks in a row to form the base of a triangular design (see figure). each successive row contains two fewer blocks than the preceding row. find a formula for the number of blocks n used in the design. (hint: the number of building blocks in the design depends on whether n is odd or even.)

Based on the narrator's comments about living with the widow douglas, the reader can infer that a) the narrator doesn't care much for civilization and its strict rules. b) the narrator admires and wants to become more civilized and refined. c) the narrator is extremely religious and of high moral standing. d) the narrator desires to become a productive member of society.

Afarmer began a new method of reducing grain spills. this reduced the number of mice on the farm. the number of snakes in the surrounding area decreased at the same time. the snakes depended on the mice that lived in the field. what’s the likely reason the snake population decreased? a. the number of snake predators increased. b. the number of mice increased. c. the number of mice decreased. d. the pesticides affected the snakes. e. a new breed of mice moved into the field.

Prompt what is your personal ideology? give your opinion on the three following topics. justify your support or opposition to each issue by using examples. issue one: should the government have the right to place a high tax on soda to discourage its consumption and fight teen obesity? issue two: should the government be allowed to monitor your actions on the internet to keep the nation safe from terrorism? issue three: should the government be allowed to outlaw texting while driving to keep drivers safer on the road?