Use a Graphing Calculator to Evaluate the Series $$\sum _ { k = 2 } ^ { 12 } \left( k ^ { 2 } - 6 k + 7 \right)$$

question 323

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing calculator to evaluate the series.
- $$\sum _ { k = 2 } ^ { 12 } \left( k ^ { 2 } - 6 k + 7 \right)$$

• A) 1010
• B) 110
• C) 1164
• D) 264

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