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Series Solutions · Hard problem

Solve y′′+4y=0y'' + 4y = 0 with a power series y=∑antny = \sum a_nt^n, a0=2a_0 = 2, a1=−1a_1 = -1. Find a2a_{2}. Express your answer as a common fraction or integer.