Question

In a sequence described by a function, what does the notation f(3) = 1 mean?

A.
The common difference of the sequence is 3.
B.
The common ratio of the sequence is 3.
C.
The third term in the sequence has a value of 1.
D.
The first term in the sequence has a value of 3.

Answer 1

The third term in the sequence has a value of 1.

Explanation:

"f(x)" is the name (label) of the function. If x is replaced by "3", f(3) represents the value of the 3rd term of the function, which is 1. This corresponds to Answer 3: The third term in the sequence has a value of 1.