Find the indicated part of the arithmetic sequence.
-Find the eighth term of the sequence that has a first term of -8 and a common difference of 5.
A) 27
B) 32
C) -48
D) -43

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The eighth term of an arithmetic sequence is found using the formula $a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d$, where $a_n$ is the nth term, $a_1$ is the first term, $n$ is the term number, and $d$ is the common difference. Substituting the given values, we get $a_8 = -8 + (8-1) \times 5 = -8 + 35 = 27$.

Find the Indicated Part of the Arithmetic Sequence