For the sequence Find the a) first term b) second term c) third term d) fourth term e) fifth term an 2 a 1 2 and a Solution 1st term = a1 = 1 (Given) 2nd term = a2 = 2(a1 - 2) = -2 3rd term = a3 = 2(a2 - 2) = -8 4th term = a4 = 2(a3 - 2) = -20 5th term = a5 = 2(a4 - 2) = -44.