SOLUTION: Use the Binomial Theorem to find the coefficient of x^0 in the expansion of (x^2-1/x)^12

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Question 1156491: Use the Binomial Theorem to find the coefficient of x^0 in the expansion of (x^2-1/x)^12
Answer by greenestamps(13198) About Me  (Show Source):
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To get x^0 in this expansion, you need the x^2 term 4 times and the -1/x term 8 times. The coefficient is

C%2812%2C4%29%2A%28%281%29%5E4%29%2A%28%28-1%29%5E8%29+=+C%2812%2C4%29+=+495