Find nth Term of Sequence: n2-2

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I'd just like to make sure that I understand this question:

"The nth tern of a sequence is n2 - 2. Find the value of the 20th term of the sequence."

Is the question asking me to find the value of the equation if n = 20? (In which case the answer would be 20 x 20 - 2 = 398)
 
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