SOLUTION: Is there a faster way to simplify (x-y)^8 than distributing it? I'm having a hard time figuring it out.

SOLUTION: Is there a faster way to simplify (x-y)^8 than distributing it? I'm having a hard time figuring it out.

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Question 408778: Is there a faster way to simplify (x-y)^8 than distributing it? I'm having a hard time figuring it out.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Yes it involves the Binomial Theorem and Pascals Triangle. Check out this page for more info.
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