Predicting Sequence Terms Practice Test

The $$n$$th term of a sequence is given by $$a_n = \frac{3n - 1}{n + 2}$$. As $$n$$ increases without bound, what value does $$a_n$$ approach?

The first four terms of a sequence are $$3, 9, 27, 81$$. If this pattern continues, what is the $$8$$th term?