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The given rule means that, each iterate of the function is found by multiplying previous value by 3 and then add 1.
13, 40, 121
We are asked to find the first three iterates of a function, given an initial value.
| n | x_n | f(x)=3x+1 | x_(n+1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | x_0= 4 | 3 x_0+1=3( 4)+1 | 13 |
| 1 | x_1= 13 | 3 x_1+1=3( 13)+1 | 40 |
| 2 | x_2= 40 | 3 x_2+1=3( 40)+1 | 121 |
| 3 | x_3=121 | - | - |
Therefore, the first three iterates of the function are 13, 40, and 121.