What is the value of a in the equation 38+ B equals 54 would b equals nine

I'm terrible at math any here is appreciated.

Asequence is defined recursively by the formula  f(n  +  1)  =  f(n)  +  3 . the first term of the sequence is  –4. what is the next term in the sequence? –7–117

Abike shop sells you a bicycle for $63 and a helmet for $21. the total cost is 150% of what the shop spent originally. how much did the shop spend originally? how much profit did the bike shop earn by selling the bicycle and helmet to you ?