Find the Sum of the Sequence $$\sum _ { k = 2 } ^ { 5 } ( 4 k - 5 )$$

question 142

Multiple Choice

Find the sum of the sequence.
- $$\sum _ { k = 2 } ^ { 5 } ( 4 k - 5 )$$

• A) 36
• B) 33
• C) 23
• D) 30

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