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The binomial theorem

Expand (a + b)^n with Pascal's triangle or combinations and find a single term.

Standards:A-APR.C.5

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Question 1 of 3

Expand (2x - 3)4 and identify the coefficient of x2.

Question 2 of 3

Expand (2x − 3)⁴ and find the coefficient of x².

Question 3 of 3

Find the coefficient of x³ in the expansion of (3x + 2)⁵.

How this fits in

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