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Write out the first 5 terms (starting with \(a_0\) ) of each of the sequences described below. Then give either a closed formula or a recursive definition for the sequence (whichever is NOT given in the problem).

  1. \(a_n = \frac{1}{2}(n^2 + n)\text{.}\)

  2. \(a_n = 2a_{n-1} - a_{n-2}\) with \(a_0 = 0\) and \(a_1 = 1\text{.}\)

  3. \(a_n = na_{n-1}\) with \(a_0 = 1\text{.}\)

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