Find the Sum of the Arithmetic Series $$\sum _ { i = 1 } ^ { 18 } ( - 5 i - 8 )$$

Multiple Choice

Find the sum of the arithmetic series. $$\sum _ { i = 1 } ^ { 18 } ( - 5 i - 8 )$$

A) $- 999$
B) $- 53$
C) $- 49$
D) $- 882$