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1.7.1 Binomial expansion

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Question 82
a.

Find the first four terms, in ascending powers of xxx, of the binomial expansion of

(3−13x)5 \left(3 - \frac{1}{3}x\right)^5 (3−31​x)5
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b.

Given that xxx is small, so terms in x4x^4x4 and higher powers of xxx may be ignored, show

(3−13x)5+(3+13x)5=a+bx2 \left(3 - \frac{1}{3}x\right)^5 + \left(3 + \frac{1}{3}x\right)^5 = a + bx^2 (3−31​x)5+(3+31​x)5=a+bx2

where aaa and bbb are constants to be found.

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1.7.1 Binomial expansion Questions

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