Find the Sum of the Series $$\sum _ { j = 1 } ^ { 4 } \left( j ^ { 2 } - 4 \right)$$

question 211

Multiple Choice

Find the sum of the series.
- $$\sum _ { j = 1 } ^ { 4 } \left( j ^ { 2 } - 4 \right)$$

• A) 14
• B) 2
• C) 30
• D) 12

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