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

Multiple Choice

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

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