Evaluate the Sum $$\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 1 } ^ { 4 } ( - 1 ) ^ { \mathrm { k } } ( \mathrm { k } + 3 )$$

question 16

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the sum.
- $$\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 1 } ^ { 4 } ( - 1 ) ^ { \mathrm { k } } ( \mathrm { k } + 3 )$$

• A) 22
• B) 14
• C) 2
• D) \(- 22\)

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