Binomial Expansion Coefficients

Binomial Expansion Coefficients

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial explains a binomial expansion problem where the coefficient of x^3 is three times that of x^2 in the expansion of (2 + 3x)^n. The teacher guides viewers through calculating the coefficients of x^3 and x^2, and then uses these to solve for the value of n. The solution involves applying the binomial theorem and simplifying the expressions. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to share and subscribe.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main task in the given binomial expansion problem?

Expand the binomial

Find the value of n

Find the coefficient of x^3

Find the coefficient of x^2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which formula is used to find the coefficients in a binomial expansion?

Quadratic formula

Exponential formula

Pythagorean theorem

nCr formula

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the binomial expansion, what is the role of 'r' in the formula?

It is the coefficient of the first term

It is the total number of terms

It is the power of the second term

It is the power of the first term

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simplified expression for the coefficient of x^3?

n(n-1)(n-2)2^n/4

n(n-1)(n-2)2^n/8

n(n-1)(n-2)2^n/32

n(n-1)(n-2)2^n/16

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in finding the coefficient of x^2?

Use the Pythagorean theorem

Use the nCr formula

Use the exponential formula

Use the quadratic formula

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simplified expression for the coefficient of x^2?

n(n-1)2^n/32

n(n-1)2^n/8

n(n-1)2^n/16

n(n-1)2^n/4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the value of n determined in the problem?

By solving a quadratic equation

By expanding the binomial

By using the Pythagorean theorem

By equating the coefficients of x^3 and x^2

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final value of n in the binomial expansion?

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