A sequence is defined recursively as $ a_1 = 2 $, and $ a_n = 3a_n-1 + 4 $ for $ n \geq 2 $. What is the value of $ a_5 $? - AMAZONAWS

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Mar 11, 2026

$A sequence is defined recursively as $ a_1 = 2 $, and $ a_{n} = 3a_{n-1} + 4 $ for $ n \geq 2 $. What is the value of $ a_5 $?$