With one straight cut, you can cut a pie into two pieces. Cutting it again and having the second cut cross the first cut gives you four pieces. With three cuts, you might get up to seven pieces. What is the maximum number of pieces you can get with 6 straight cuts?
Your cuts do not need to produce equal pieces. Once students identify the solution, can they keep going with more cuts? Is there a pattern that begins to emerge?
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