SOLUTION: Please help me use the binomial theorem to expand this expression {{{(2-x)^5}}}
I know how to get the answer from the calculator, but I dont know how to get this expression into
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Question 326188: Please help me use the binomial theorem to expand this expression
I know how to get the answer from the calculator, but I dont know how to get this expression into the calculator form. Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) (Show Source):
You only need to be able to get on your calculator.
On the TI-84, suppose you wanted, say for example, 9C3
On the cleared main screen, type the value of n (in this example 9)
Press MATH
Press the left arrow
Press 3
type the value of r (in this example 3)
You should see --> 9 nCr 3
Press ENTER
(in this example you get 84)
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Now we'll set up the terms of the binomial expansion for:
There is always one more term than the exponent. The
emponet is 5. So there are 6 terms:
1st term:
2nd term:
3rd term:
4th term:
5th term:
6th term:
Observe that pattern carefully so you can do other
binomial expansion problems.
Simplifying 1st term:
Simplifying 2nd term:
Simplifying 3rd term:
Simplifying 4th term:
Simplifying 5th term:
Simplifying 6th term:
So:
Edwin