a1=a2=2,an=an−1−1,n>2 ⇒a3=a2−1=2−1=1a4=a3−1=1−1=0a5=a4−1=0−1=−1 Hence , the first five terms of the sequence are 2,2,1,0 and −1. Corresponding series is 2+2+1+0+(−1)+...
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