Find the first 3 terms, in ascending powers of xxx, of the binomial expansion of
(1+px)9, (1 + px)^9, (1+px)9,where p p\,p is a constant.
The first 3 terms are 1, 36x 36x\,36x and qx2qx^2qx2, where q q\,q is a constant. Find the value of p p\,p and the value of qqq.
Practise Edexcel A Level Old Maths The Binomial Expansion with exam-style questions for A Level Old Maths. 10 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Old Maths (9371) specification and written in Unit exams C1, C2, C3 and C4 plus two applied units (e.g. S1 and M1) style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.