Find the Sum $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 4 } ( 3 k - 2 )$$

question 76

Multiple Choice

Find the sum.
- $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 4 } ( 3 k - 2 )$$

• A) 22
• B) 10
• C) 13
• D) 21

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