Evaluate the Sum $$\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 2 } ^ { 5 } ( - 1 ) ^ { \mathrm { k } + 1 } ( \mathrm { k } + 5 ) ^ { 2 }$$

question 228

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the sum. Round to two decimal places, if necessary.
- $$\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 2 } ^ { 5 } ( - 1 ) ^ { \mathrm { k } + 1 } ( \mathrm { k } + 5 ) ^ { 2 }$$

• A) 34
• B) 93,902
• C) 294
• D) \(- 294\)

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