Express the Sum Using Summation Notation $\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 6 } ( - k )$

question 6

Multiple Choice

Express the sum using summation notation.
- $\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 6 } ( - k )$

• A) \(- 5\)
• B) \(- 30\)
• C) \(- 6\)
• D) \(- 21\)

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