Question

Without actually writing the formula, explain how to expand (x + 3)7 using the binomial theorem.

Answer 1

To write the coefficients of the 8 terms, either start with a combination of 7 things taken 0 at a time and continue to 7 things taken 7 at a time or use the 7th row of Pascal’s triangle.

For the first term, write x to the 7th power and 3 to the 0 power. Then decrease the power on x and increase the power on y until you reach x to the 0 and y to the 7.

Simplify by evaluating the coefficients and powers of 3.

Answer 2

Answer:

1)To write the coefficients of the 8 terms, either start with a combination of 7 things taken 0 at a time and continue to 7 things taken 7 at a time or use the 7th row of Pascal’s triangle.

2)For the first term, write x to the 7th power and 3 to the 0 power. Then decrease the power on x and increase the power on y until you reach x to the 0 and y to the 7.

3)Simplify by evaluating the coefficients and powers of 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

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