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Binomial Worksheet 3

This document is a worksheet focused on the Binomial Theorem, containing multiple questions that require finding constants and coefficients in polynomial expansions. It includes specific problems related to the expansion of binomials and the calculation of terms independent of a variable. Each question is structured to guide the student through the application of the theorem without the use of a calculator.

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Binomial Worksheet 3

This document is a worksheet focused on the Binomial Theorem, containing multiple questions that require finding constants and coefficients in polynomial expansions. It includes specific problems related to the expansion of binomials and the calculation of terms independent of a variable. Each question is structured to guide the student through the application of the theorem without the use of a calculator.

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Binomial Theorem

Worksheet 3

𝒏𝑪𝒓 without a calculator and 𝒙 is in both terms

Q1. S17/qp12/q4
𝑥
The first 3 terms in the expansion of (3 − )𝑛 are 81 + 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 2 . Find the value of each of the
6
constants 𝑛, 𝑎 and 𝑏. [5]

Q2.W20/qp13/q5
𝑥 25
Given that the coefficient of 𝑥 2 in the expansion of (1+x) (1 − 2 )𝑛 is , find the value of the positive
4
integer 𝑛. [5]

Q3. S18/qp11/q9
1
i. Find the first 3 terms in the expansion of (2𝑥 − 16𝑥)8 in descending powers of 𝑥. [3]
1 8 1
ii. Hence find the coefficient of 𝑥 4 in the expansion of (2𝑥 − ) (𝑥 2 + 1)2 [3]
16𝑥

Q4. W17/qp12/q3
𝑥2 5
i. Find, in ascending powers of 𝑥, the first 3 terms in the expansion of (2 − 4
) . [3]
2
𝑥 5 1 3
ii. Hence find the term independent of 𝑥 in the expansion of (2 − ) (𝑥 − 𝑥 2 )2 . [3]
4

Q5. W14/qp13/q9

a. Given that the first 3 terms in the expansion (5 − 𝑞𝑥)𝑝 are 625 − 1500𝑥 + 𝑟𝑥 2 , find the value
of each of the integers 𝑝, 𝑞 and 𝑟. [5]
1
b. Find the value of the term that is independent of 𝑥 in the expansion of (2𝑥 + 4𝑥 3)12 . [3]
Answers
Q1. S17/qp12/q4

Q2.W20/qp13/q5
Q3. S18/qp11/q9

Q4. W17/qp12/q3
Q5. W14/qp13/q9

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