Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 12 Sequences and Series - Standardized Test Practice - Gridded Answer - Page 847: 12

Answer

17

Work Step by Step

Given: $f(x)=2x-1$ with $x_0=2$ Obtain: $x_1=f(x_0)=f(2)=2(2)-1=3\\x_2=f(x_1)=f(3)=2(3)-1=5\\x_3=f(x_2)=f(5)=2(5)-1=9$ The sum of the first 3 iterations is: $\sum=x_1+x_2+x_3=3+5+9=17$
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