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3 years ago

Find the first 3 iterates of the function f (x) = x - 4 when Xo = -11.

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nikdorinn [45]3 years ago

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<h3>Answer: Choice A</h3>

-11, -15, -19

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Explanation:

Plug x = -11 into the function.

f(x) = x-4

f(-11) = -11-4

f(-11) = -15

The output -15 is now the input to set up the next iteration.

f(x) = x-4

f(-15) = -15-4

f(-15) = -19

The first three iterates are -11, -15, -19

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