F (1) = - 16

f (n) = f (n-1) · (-1/2)

f (3) =

-4

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the given value of f (1) to find f (2):

f (2) = f (1) · (-1/2) = (-16) (-1/2) = 8

Now, we can find f (3) using f (2):

f (3) = f (2) · (-1/2) = (8) (-1/2)

f (3) = - 4