Find the Partial Sum $a _ { n } = ( n + 1 ) ( n - 5 )$

question 44

Multiple Choice

Find the partial sum.
-Find the sum of the first three terms of the sequence whose general term is $a _ { n } = ( n + 1 ) ( n - 5 )$ .

• A) 25
• B) 65
• C) \(- 17\)
• D) \(- 25\)

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