Write an expression for the apparent nth term of the sequence.(Assume that n begins with 1.) 3, 8, 13, 18, 23
A) $a _ { n } = - 2 n + 5$
B) $a _ { n } = ( - 1 ) ^ { n } ( 5 n - 2 )$
C) $a _ { n } = 5 n$
D) $a _ { n } = 5 ^ { n } - 2$
E) $a _ { n } = 5 n - 2$

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The sequence increases by 5 each time, starting from 3. The nth term is given by $a_n = 5n - 2$.

Write an Expression for the Apparent Nth Term of the Sequence.(Assume