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Let's walk through this mathematical investigation, which focuses on the square of non-negative integers. The steps for a successful investigation are:

### 1. **State the Problem**
The problem is to investigate the squares of non-negative integers and make conjectures based on the patterns we observe. We start with integers like \( 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, \dots \), and square them to obtain \( 0^2, 1^2, 2^2, 3^2, 4^2, \dots \).

### 2. **Organizing and Recording Data**
Let's organize the data for the squares of the first few non-negative integers.

\[
\begin{array}{|c|c|}
\hline
\text{Integer} & \text{Square} \\
\hline
0 & 0^2 = 0 \\
1 & 1^2 = 1 \\
2 & 2^2 = 4 \\
3 & 3^2 = 9 \\
4 & 4^2 = 16 \\
5 & 5^2 = 25 \\
6 & 6^2 = 36 \\
\hline
\end{array}
\]

### 3. **Making Conjectures**
From the organized data, we can begin making conjectures. Some possible patterns and conjectures include:

1. **Quadratic Growth:** The difference between consecutive squares grows by an increasing odd number. For example:
   - \( 1^2 - 0^2 = 1 \)
   - \( 2^2 - 1^2 = 3 \)
   - \( 3^2 - 2^2 = 5 \)
   - \( 4^2 - 3^2 = 7 \)

   This suggests that the difference between consecutive squares of integers is always an odd number.

2. **Sum of Odd Numbers:** The squares of integers can be obtained by summing the first \( n \) odd numbers. For example:
   - \( 1 = 1 \)
   - \( 4 = 1 + 3 \)
   - \( 9 = 1 + 3 + 5 \)
   - \( 16 = 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 \)

   Thus, the square of \( n \) is the sum of the first \( n \) odd numbers.

### 4. **Verifying Conjectures**
We verify the conjectures by extending the data further:

For the quadratic growth conjecture:
- \( 7^2 = 49 \), and the difference \( 49 - 36 = 13 \), which is an odd number.

For the sum of odd numbers conjecture:
- \( 25 = 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 9 \), which matches \( 5^2 = 25 \).

Both conjectures hold for the additional data points.

### 5. **Justifying Conjectures**
We can use mathematical reasoning to justify these conjectures:
1. **Quadratic Growth**: The difference between consecutive squares of integers is always an odd number because:
   \[
   (n+1)^2 - n^2 = (n^2 + 2n + 1) - n^2 = 2n + 1
   \]
   This expression \( 2n + 1 \) is always odd.

2. **Sum of Odd Numbers**: The formula for the sum of the first \( n \) odd numbers is known to be:
   \[
   1 + 3 + 5 + \dots + (2n-1) = n^2
   \]
   This can be proved by induction.

### 6. **Summarizing the Investigation**
We have investigated the squares of non-negative integers and observed several key patterns:
- The difference between consecutive squares is always an odd number.
- The square of an integer can be expressed as the sum of the first \( n \) odd numbers.

These conjectures have been verified and justified using mathematical reasoning.

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Would you like further clarification or details on any part of this investigation? Here are some follow-up questions:

1. What is the general formula for the difference between consecutive squares?
2. How can you prove the sum of odd numbers equals the square of an integer using induction?
3. Can we extend the pattern to negative integers?
4. What are the implications of these patterns in other areas of mathematics (e.g., number theory)?
5. How can we represent these squares geometrically?

**Tip**: When investigating mathematical patterns, always extend your data to test your conjectures further!

Perform a mathematical investigation using the steps indicated in the video, focusing on the square of non-negative integers: 0, 1, 4, 9, 16, and so on. Make your own conjectures and investigate the patterns.

Explore the patterns in the squares of non-negative integers (0, 1, 4, 9, 16...) through mathematical investigation. Discover quadratic growth, the sum of odd numbers, and how to justify these conjectures. Suitable for Grades 7-9.

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