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

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.