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Since I can't view or access images directly, I can't see the specific growing patterns in your uploaded image. However, I can help you solve growing pattern problems like the one described in your worksheet if you describe the patterns or list the figures for each sequence.

Typically, a "growing pattern" involves a sequence of shapes that increase in size or number following a rule. The task is to determine the next figure in the sequence based on that rule.

Let me walk through how to approach such problems:

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🔍 How to Solve Growing Pattern Problems

1. Look at the sequence of shapes (e.g., triangles, squares, crosses).
2. Count the number of elements (shapes, blocks, lines) in each step.
3. Find the pattern:
- Is it increasing by a fixed number? (e.g., +1, +2)
- Are shapes being added in a certain direction?
- Is there a multiplication or geometric growth?
4. Predict the next shape based on the rule.

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Example Analysis (Based on Common Patterns)

Let’s assume your worksheet has these sequences (based on common types):

#### ① Triangles
- Step 1: 1 green triangle
- Step 2: 2 green triangles (side-by-side)
- Step 3: 3 green triangles in a row

✔ Pattern: Adding one triangle each time → Next should be 4 triangles in a row

But if Step 3 shows a triangle made of smaller triangles, like:
- Step 1: 1 small triangle
- Step 2: 3 small triangles forming a larger triangle
- Step 3: 6 small triangles forming an even larger triangle

Then the pattern might be triangular numbers: 1, 3, 6, 10...
So next would be 10 small triangles arranged as a bigger triangle.

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#### ② Pink Squares
- Step 1: 1 square
- Step 2: 4 squares (2×2)
- Step 3: 9 squares (3×3)

✔ Pattern: Square numbers: 1², 2², 3² → Next: 4×4 = 16 squares

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#### ③ Blue Shapes (like "I" bars)
- Step 1: 1 blue bar
- Step 2: 2 blue bars side-by-side
- Step 3: 3 blue bars side-by-side

✔ Pattern: Add one bar each time → Next: 4 blue bars

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#### ④ X-Shaped Crosses
- Step 1: One small cross (X)
- Step 2: A larger cross with more arms
- Step 3: Even larger cross

✔ Pattern: Possibly adding layers — like a cross growing outward. Each step adds a ring around the center.

Next might be a larger cross with 5 arms or 3 layers.

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✔ Final Answer Format

You’d draw the next shape in each sequence based on the identified rule.

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📝 Please Describe the Images

To give you the exact answer, please describe each of the four sequences:

For example:
> ① First: one green triangle; second: two green triangles side-by-side; third: three green triangles in a row.

Or:
> ② First: one pink square; second: four pink squares in a 2x2 grid; third: nine pink squares in a 3x3 grid.

Once I know what's shown, I’ll tell you exactly what comes next and explain why.

Just type out the descriptions, and I’ll solve it step by step!