Use the Partial Sum Formula to Find the Partial Sum

question 21

Multiple Choice

Use the partial sum formula to find the partial sum of the given arithmetic sequence.
-Find the sum of the first four terms of the arithmetic sequence: -3, -15, -27, . . . .

• A) 84
• B) -60
• C) - 84
• D) -45

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