Question

For the sequence 3n - 1, generate the first three terms.

Answer 1

3n - 1

When n = 1,

3n - 1 = 3*1 - 1 = 3 -1 = 2

When n = 2,

3n - 1 = 3*2 - 1 = 6 -1 = 5

When n = 3,

3n - 1 = 3*3 - 1 = 9 -1 = 8

Hence, the first three terms are 2, 5 and 8.