Evaluate the Sum $$\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 1 } ^ { 4 } ( - 1 ) ^ { \mathrm { k } } ( \mathrm { k } + 2 )$$

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the sum. Round to two decimal places, if necessary.
- $$\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 1 } ^ { 4 } ( - 1 ) ^ { \mathrm { k } } ( \mathrm { k } + 2 )$$

A) 2
B) $- 18$
C) 10
D) 18