Question

If T(n)=3n-1,what is the 3rd term?

Answer 1

Plug in 3 for n, since you're looking for the third term.
T(1) = 3(1) - 1 = 2
T(2) = 3(2) - 1 = 5
T(3) = 3(3) - 1 = 8
It would be 8.