Evaluate the Sum $$\sum _ { k = 2 } ^ { 5 } ( 2 k - 2 )$$

question 212

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the sum. Round to two decimal places, if necessary.
- $$\sum _ { k = 2 } ^ { 5 } ( 2 k - 2 )$$

• A) 18
• B) 16
• C) 12
• D) 20

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