Write Out the Sum $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 4 } \left( k ^ { 2 } - 4 k - 3 \right)$$

question 177

Multiple Choice

Write out the sum. Do not evaluate.
- $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 4 } \left( k ^ { 2 } - 4 k - 3 \right)$$

• A) \(1 - 6 - 7 - 6\)
• B) \(- 6 - 7 - 6 - 3\)
• C) \(- 6 - 7 - 6 - 3 + \ldots\)
• D) \(- 6 + 7 - 6 + 3\)

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