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4.1 Expanding (1 + x)^n

4.1 Expanding (1 + x)^n

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Question 7
a.

Using nCr=n!r!(n−r)!{}^nC_r = \frac{n!}{r!(n-r)!}nCr​=r!(n−r)!n!​, show that nC4=n(n−1)(n−2)(n−3)24{}^nC_4 = \frac{n(n-1)(n-2)(n-3)}{24}nC4​=24n(n−1)(n−2)(n−3)​.

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bi.

A researcher is selecting distinct plant species from a population of nnn available species for a DNA sequencing study. Show that the equation

2×nC4=15×nC2 2 \times {}^nC_4 = 15 \times {}^nC_2 2×nC4​=15×nC2​

simplifies to

n2−5n−84=0 n^2 - 5n - 84 = 0 n2−5n−84=0
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bii.

Hence, solve the equation

2×nC4=15×nC2 2 \times {}^nC_4 = 15 \times {}^nC_2 2×nC4​=15×nC2​
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4.1 Expanding (1 + x)^n Questions

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12 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 4.1 Expanding (1 + x)^n. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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