The first term is 8, so
Each time we want a new term, we add on 3
8+3 = 11
11+3 = 14
14+3 = 17
17+3 = 20
23+3 = 26
and so on
This recursive step of adding on 3 to the prior term is written as this: which says "to get the nth term, add 3 to the term just before the nth term"
Based on what you posted for your answer choices, the final answer is likely choice C. However it seems some weird typo happened.
Answer (numbers needed in boxes, going from top to bottom):
1
-1
-3
3
Step-by-step explanation:
f(x) is another way of saying y. So, the table is asking, "when substituting these x values for the x's in the function, what does y equal?" So, to answer the question, substitute each x value into the equation and solve.
1) Start with the x value of 1. Substitute 1 for x in y = 2x - 1 and solve:
So, when x equals 1, y equals 1. Therefore, the first box on the top must be filled out with the number 1.
2) Do the same with the rest of the x values. Here are the steps to solve each one, going in order from the top towards the bottom:
x = 0
x = -1
x = 2