Find the Sum of the Arithmetic Sequence $$( - 6 ) + ( - 1 ) + 4 + 9 + \ldots + 39$$

question 51

Multiple Choice

Find the sum of the arithmetic sequence.
- $$( - 6 ) + ( - 1 ) + 4 + 9 + \ldots + 39$$

• A) 165
• B) 330
• C) 170
• D) 160

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