Write Out the Sum $\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 6 } ( 5 k - 2 )$

question 53

Multiple Choice

Write out the sum. Do not evaluate.
- $\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 6 } ( 5 k - 2 )$

• A) 65
• B) \(3 + 8 + 13 + 18 + 23 + 28 + \ldots\)
• C) \(1 + 3 + 8 + 13 + 18 + 23\)
• D) \(3 + 8 + 13 + 18 + 23 + 28\)

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