Use a Graphing Calculator to Evaluate the Sum $$\sum _ { i = 2 } ^ { 9 } - 2 ( 0.93 ) i$$

question 20

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing calculator to evaluate the sum. Round to the nearest thousandth.
- $$\sum _ { i = 2 } ^ { 9 } - 2 ( 0.93 ) i$$

• A) \(- 10.883\)
• B) \(- 9.154\)
• C) \(5.442\)
• D) \(- 9.843\)

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