SOLUTION: the question really is : The rule for the next term of a sequence is : multiply the previous term by 3 and subtract 1 then its says the first two terms of the sequence are 2 and 5

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Question 875975: the question really is : The rule for the next term of a sequence is : multiply the previous term by 3 and subtract 1
then its says the first two terms of the sequence are 2 and 5 and write down the next two terms
I just don't get it

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
{2,5,14,41..)
a%5Bn%5D+=+3a%5Bn-1%5D-1
a%5B3%5D+=+3%2A+5+-1+=+14
a%5Bn%5D+=+3%2A14+-1+=++41