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Find the fifth term in the sequence that is defined as follows an=n2+2

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a(5) = 2 + 5^2 = 2 + 25 = 27
Explanation:
This sequence is defined as a(n) = 2 + n^2.
Thus, a(1) = 2 + 1^2 = 2 + 1 = 3
Then a(5) = 2 + 5^2 = 2 + 25 = 27
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