Question

A sequence is defined by the recursive function f(n + 1) = f(n) – 2.

If f(1) = 10, what is f(3)?

1
6
8
30

Answer 1

f(3) = 6

Explanation:

If f(1)=10, then f(1+1)=f(1)-2

f (2) = 10 - 2 = 8

Therefore f(3) = f(2) - 2 = 8 - 2 = 6