The $n^{\text {th }}$ term of a sequence is given by
\[
30-2 n
\]
Work out the first three terms in the sequence.
Give your answers in order.

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$\boxed{\text{The first three terms in the sequence are 28, 26, and 24}}$

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Step 1 ：Substitute n with 1, 2, and 3 in the given formula $30 - 2n$:

Step 2 ：First term: $30 - 2(1) = 28$

Step 3 ：Second term: $30 - 2(2) = 26$

Step 4 ：Third term: $30 - 2(3) = 24$

Step 5 ：$\boxed{\text{The first three terms in the sequence are 28, 26, and 24}}$