Find the iterate and initial value

Question

Find the third iterate. x₃ of the function f(x)=3x+5 for an inital value of x₀=1

Answer 1

x₀ = 1

x₁ = f(x₀) = f(1) = 3(1) + 5 = 3 + 5 = 8

x₂ = f(x₁) = f(8) = 3(8) + 5 = 24 + 5 = 29

x₃ = f(x₂) = f(29) = 3(29) + 5 = 87 + 5 = 92