Evaluate the Expression $\sum _ { i = 2 } ^ { 4 } i ( i - 5 )$

question 86

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the expression.
- $\sum _ { i = 2 } ^ { 4 } i ( i - 5 )$

• A) \(- 20\)
• B) 3
• C) \(- 10\)
• D) \(- 16\)

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