Write the Sum Using Sigma Notation $k = 0$ $23 + 26 + 29 + 32 + 35$

question 34

Multiple Choice

Write the sum using sigma notation. Begin with $k = 0$ . $23 + 26 + 29 + 32 + 35$

• A) \(\sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { 4 } 3 k + 23\)
• B) \(\sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { 5 } 3 k + 23\)
• C) \(\sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { 5 } 23 k + 20\)
• D) \(\sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { 4 } 23 k + 20\)
• E) \(\sum _ { k = 0 } ^ { 4 } 23 k + 3\)

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