Evaluate the Sum $$\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 1 } ^ { 4 } ( - 1 ) ^ { \mathrm { k } } ( \mathrm { k } + 2 )$$

question 107

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the sum. Round to two decimal places, if necessary.
- $$\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 1 } ^ { 4 } ( - 1 ) ^ { \mathrm { k } } ( \mathrm { k } + 2 )$$

• A) 2
• B) \(- 18\)
• C) 10
• D) 18

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