3. If the inverse function of $f(x) = 2x + 1$ is $f^{-1}(x)$, then $f^{-1}(-2) =$ $\_\_\_\_$
3. If the inverse function of $f(x) = 2x + 1$ is $f^{-1}(x)$, then $f^{-1}(-2) =$ $\_\_\_\_$\\