Write Out the Sum $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 6 } ( 5 k - 3 )$$

question 215

Multiple Choice

Write out the sum. Do not evaluate.
- $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 6 } ( 5 k - 3 )$$

• A) \(2 + 7 + 12 + 17 + 22 + 27 + \ldots\)
• B) \(1 + 2 + 7 + 12 + 17 + 22\)
• C) 60
• D) \(2 + 7 + 12 + 17 + 22 + 27\)

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