This formula means that a(n) for n, when n is the term number, will give you the term. Meaning, we just have to plug in 55 for n.
a(55) = -1 + 3(55 - 1)
a(55) = -1 + 3 * 54
a(55) = -1 + 162
a(55) = 161
3x-x+2=4 is what I believe your looking for. Hope this one helps.
Team A: $65.45
Team B: 65.45 x 3 = $196.35
Team C: 196.35 + 20.15 = $216.50
25 - 8 = 17
She had 17 games at first
hope this helps!