Find the Sum of the Sequence $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 4 } ( - 1 ) ^ { k } ( k + 6 )$$

question 116

Multiple Choice

Find the sum of the sequence.
- $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 4 } ( - 1 ) ^ { k } ( k + 6 )$$

• A) 2
• B) 34
• C) \(- 34\)
• D) 26

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