The Sequence Is Defined Recursively $$a _ { 1 } = 2 , a _ { 2 } = 5 \text { and } a _ { n } = a _ { n - 2 } - 3 a _ { n - 1 } \text { for } n \geq 3$$

question 205

Multiple Choice

The sequence is defined recursively. Write the first four terms.
- $$a _ { 1 } = 2 , a _ { 2 } = 5 \text { and } a _ { n } = a _ { n - 2 } - 3 a _ { n - 1 } \text { for } n \geq 3$$

• A) 2, 5, -1, -16
• B) 2, 5, -13, 44
• C) 2, 5, 1, 2
• D) 2, 5, 17, -46

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