Use a Calculator to Find the Sum $$\sum _ { k = 4 } ^ { 12 } \frac { - 1 } { k + 2 }$$

question 26

Multiple Choice

Use a calculator to find the sum.Round to four decimal places. $$\sum _ { k = 4 } ^ { 12 } \frac { - 1 } { k + 2 }$$

• A)-0.9682
• B)-2.2516
• C)-0.0714
• D)-0.8968
• E)-1.7516

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