Find the Sum of the Arithmetic Series $$\sum _ { i = 1 } ^ { 18 } ( - 5 i - 8 )$$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Find the sum of the arithmetic series. $$\sum _ { i = 1 } ^ { 18 } ( - 5 i - 8 )$$

• A) \(- 999\)
• B) \(- 53\)
• C) \(- 49\)
• D) \(- 882\)

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