SOLUTION: Calculate the coefficient of y^6 in the expression of (1/2+y)^8

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Question 1108085: Calculate the coefficient of y^6 in the expression of (1/2+y)^8
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There are 8 factors of (1/2+y); you need to choose 6 of them with "y" and 2 of them with "1/2":

C%288%2C6%29%2A%281%2F2%29%5E2%2A%281%5E6%29+=+28%2A%281%2F4%29%2A1+=+7