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

question 3

Multiple Choice

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

• A) \(S = 20\)
• B) \(S = 14\)
• C) \(S = 13\)
• D) \(S = 18\)
• E) \(S = 26\)

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