Binomial Expansion

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Question 64
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a.

Find the first three terms, in ascending powers of xxx, of the binomial expansion of (3+kx)5(3 + kx)^5(3+kx)5 where kkk is a constant. Give each term in simplest form.

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b.

Given that in the expansion of (2−x)(3+kx)5(2 - x)(3 + kx)^5(2−x)(3+kx)5 the coefficient of x2x^2x2 is 135135135,

find the possible values of kkk.

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