Use Inductive Reasoning to Find the Next Equation in the Pattern

question 171

Multiple Choice

Use inductive reasoning to find the next equation in the pattern.
-1 + 1 = 2
3 + 2 = 5
8 + 5 = 13
21 + 13 = 34

• A)34 + 53 = 87
• B)13 + 21 = 34
• C)21 + 34 = 55
• D)55 + 34 = 89

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