Question

Can someone please explain how to get this answer? Recursive formula help!
t(1)=3 (in picture)

Answer 1

t(1) = 3, t(n) = -2t(n-1) + 1
So t(2) = -2(t(1)) + 1 = -2(3) + 1 = -5
t(3) = -2(t(2)) +1 = -2(-5) +1 = 11
t(4) = -2(t(3)) +1 = -2(11) +1 = -21
t(5) = -2(t(4)) +1 = -2(-21) +1 = 43