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The terms $a_1, a_2, a_3,...\ a_n,...\ $ of a sequence are given by: $$a_n =\frac{1+a_{n-1}}{a_{n-2}}.$$ Investigate the sequences you get when you choose your own first two terms.

Make a conjecture about the behaviour of these sequences.
Can you prove your conjecture?

Investigate the sequences.