Write the first five terms of the sequence.Determine whether the sequence is arithmetic.If so,find the common difference.(Assume that n begins with 1. ) A_n = 2 + (n - 2)5 A)17,12,7,2,-3 Arithmetic sequence D = -5 B)-3,2,7,12,17 Arithmetic sequence D = 5 C)-3,2,7,12,17 Arithmetic sequence D = -5 D)32,27,22,17,12 Arithmetic sequence D = -5 E)12,17,22,27,32 Arithmetic sequence D = 5

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This sequence starts with -3 and increases by 5 for each term, making it an arithmetic sequence with a common difference of 5. The first five terms are -3, 2, 7, 12, and 17, confirming that it matches option B.

Write the First Five Terms of the Sequence