Write Out the Sum $\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 4 } \left( k ^ { 2 } - 4 k - 3 \right)$

question 19

Multiple Choice

Write out the sum. Do not evaluate.
- $\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 4 } \left( k ^ { 2 } - 4 k - 3 \right)$

• A) \(- 6 - 7 - 6 - 3 + \ldots\)
• B) \(- 6 - 7 - 6 - 3\)
• C) \(- 6 + 7 - 6 + 3\)
• D) \(1 - 6 - 7 - 6\)

Interpret and perform calculations with significant figures.

Differentiate between accuracy and precision in scientific measurements.

Describe the concept of density and its calculation from mass and volume.

Apply the concept of significant figures to mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

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