Question

Write the first 4 terms in the sequence defined by the explicit rule f(n)=n^2 - 5 *n^2 means n squared

Answer 1

The question did not spesify the stating value for n.

Assuming, n = 0 is the starting value.

1st term is when n = 0:
f(0) = (0)^2 - 5 = 0 - 5 = -5

2nd term: f(1) = (1)^2 - 5 = 1 - 5 = -4

3rd term: f(2) = (2)^2 - 5 = 4 - 5 = -1

4th term: f(3) = (3)^2 - 5 = 9 - 5 = 4

Therefore, the first 4 terms are: -5, -4, -1, 4.