Question

3x + 1
you tell me what this is

Answer 1

This is an iterated function

Step-by-step explanation:

Iteration is a numerical method used to find an approximation to a root (solution) of an equation y=f(x) where f(x)=0. The method discussed here is often known as fixed point iteration.

Answer 2

Answer: an iterated function and the question of whether it always reaches 1 when starting from any positive integer.

Explanation:an iterated function and the question of whether it always reaches 1 when starting from any positive integer.