Question

B(1) = -2
b(n) = b(n-1)-7

Find the 3rd term in the sequence.
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Answer 1

-16

Explanation:

Answer 2

b(3) = -16

Explanation:

b(1) = -2

b(n) = b(n-1) - 7

so

b(2) = b(1) - 7 = -2 - 7 = -9

b(3) = b(2) - 7 = -9 - 7 = -16