Understanding Binomial and Multinomial Theorems

Understanding Binomial and Multinomial Theorems

Assessment

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Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial covers the multinomial theorem, explaining its application in finding coefficients in polynomial expansions with more than two terms. It compares the multinomial theorem with the binomial theorem and provides four examples to illustrate the process of calculating coefficients in different scenarios, including special cases and direct formula applications.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between the binomial and multinomial theorems?

Binomial theorem is more complex than multinomial theorem.

Both theorems are used for the same purpose.

Multinomial theorem is for two terms, binomial is for more than two.

Binomial theorem is for two terms, multinomial is for more than two.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the multinomial theorem, what does the term 'n factorial' represent?

The factorial of the power of the expansion.

The total number of terms in the expansion.

The product of all terms in the expansion.

The sum of all coefficients.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the first example, what is the value of N1 when finding the coefficient of x^3 y^3 z^2?

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4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In the second example, how many terms are there in the polynomial expansion?

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method is used in the third example to find the coefficient of x^23?

Direct application of the formula.

Trial and error method.

Graphical method.

Substitution method.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the fourth example, what is the value of n in the expression 7 factorial by N1 factorial into N2 factorial into N3 factorial?

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