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

question 238

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 22
• B) 14
• C) 30
• D) 8

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