Find the Sum of the Sequence $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 4 } ( - k )$$

question 113

Multiple Choice

Find the sum of the sequence.
- $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 4 } ( - k )$$

• A) \(- 12\)
• B) \(- 4\)
• C) \(- 3\)
• D) \(- 10\)

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