The formula is
A=p e^rt
A future value?
P present value 2600
R interest rate 0.085
T time 5years
E constant
A=2,600×e^(0.085×5)
A=3,976.94
The first term(a1) is 3
The second term (a2) is obtained by multiplying 3*(-5)
The third term A3 by multiplying 3 * -5 -5 = a2 times -5
Than you go on and one with that
But your answer is
A1=3;an+1=an(-5)
2x+(x-10)=4
3x-10=4
3x=14
x=4.6 repeating