The Binomial Theorem

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What is the Binomial Theorem?

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The Binomial Theorem provides a formula for expanding expressions of the form (a + b)^n, where n is a non-negative integer. It states that (a + b)^n = Σ (n choose k) * a^(n-k) * b^k for k = 0 to n.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.5

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What does (y - 3)(y + 7) equal?

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y^2 + 4y - 21

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is Pascal's Triangle?

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Pascal's Triangle is a triangular array of the binomial coefficients. Each number is the sum of the two directly above it, and it is used to find coefficients in binomial expansions.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.5

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How do you find the sum of two polynomials?

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To find the sum of two polynomials, combine like terms by adding their coefficients.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the formula for combinations?

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The formula for combinations is C(n, k) = n! / (k!(n-k)!), where n is the total number of items, k is the number of items to choose, and '!' denotes factorial.

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How many combinations of 3 bracelets can Kamali choose from 7?

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35

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What does (3 - 2x + 2x^2) - (4x - 5 + 3x^2) equal?

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-x^2 - 6x + 8

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms, such as (a + b) or (x - 5).

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What is the significance of the coefficients in the Binomial Theorem?

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The coefficients in the Binomial Theorem correspond to the values in Pascal's Triangle and represent the number of ways to choose k elements from n.

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