15 Points :p Which of the following expressions would give a sequence with a first term of 2 and a common difference of 5? 2 - 5 n 2 n - 5 5 n - 3 5 n + 2

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  5n -3

Step-by-step explanation:

Try n=1 in each expression and see which gives you a first term of 2.

  2-5n = 2-5·1 = -3

  2n -5 = 2·1 -5 = -3

  5n -3 = 5·1 -3 = 2 . . . . . this is the expression you want

  5n +2 = 5·1 +2 = 7

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Additional comment

For a common difference of 5, the coefficient of n must be 5. The second answer choice fails on that count also.

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