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Binomial theorem coefficients

Use combinations C(n, r) and powers to find specific coefficients in the binomial expansion of (x + k)ⁿ. Review suitability for your learners before teaching.

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Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 16-18

Binomial theorem coefficients

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1. Find the coefficient of x^4 in the binomial expansion of (x + 4)^5.
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2. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 5)^3.
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3. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 2)^5.
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4. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 2)^4.
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5. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 2)^3.
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6. Find the coefficient of x^3 in the binomial expansion of (x + 7)^6.
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7. Find the coefficient of x^2 in the binomial expansion of (x + 7)^4.
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8. Find the coefficient of x^4 in the binomial expansion of (x + 5)^5.
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9. Find the coefficient of x^3 in the binomial expansion of (x + 5)^4.
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10. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 3)^4.
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11. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 6)^4.
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12. Find the coefficient of x^3 in the binomial expansion of (x + 1)^4.
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Binomial theorem coefficients

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. Find the coefficient of x^4 in the binomial expansion of (x + 4)^5.
20
By the binomial theorem, the x^4 term has coefficient C(5, 1) × 4^1 = 5 × 4 = 20.
2. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 5)^3.
75
By the binomial theorem, the x^1 term has coefficient C(3, 2) × 5^2 = 3 × 25 = 75.
3. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 2)^5.
80
By the binomial theorem, the x^1 term has coefficient C(5, 4) × 2^4 = 5 × 16 = 80.
4. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 2)^4.
32
By the binomial theorem, the x^1 term has coefficient C(4, 3) × 2^3 = 4 × 8 = 32.
5. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 2)^3.
12
By the binomial theorem, the x^1 term has coefficient C(3, 2) × 2^2 = 3 × 4 = 12.
6. Find the coefficient of x^3 in the binomial expansion of (x + 7)^6.
6860
By the binomial theorem, the x^3 term has coefficient C(6, 3) × 7^3 = 20 × 343 = 6860.
7. Find the coefficient of x^2 in the binomial expansion of (x + 7)^4.
294
By the binomial theorem, the x^2 term has coefficient C(4, 2) × 7^2 = 6 × 49 = 294.
8. Find the coefficient of x^4 in the binomial expansion of (x + 5)^5.
25
By the binomial theorem, the x^4 term has coefficient C(5, 1) × 5^1 = 5 × 5 = 25.
9. Find the coefficient of x^3 in the binomial expansion of (x + 5)^4.
20
By the binomial theorem, the x^3 term has coefficient C(4, 1) × 5^1 = 4 × 5 = 20.
10. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 3)^4.
108
By the binomial theorem, the x^1 term has coefficient C(4, 3) × 3^3 = 4 × 27 = 108.
11. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 6)^4.
864
By the binomial theorem, the x^1 term has coefficient C(4, 3) × 6^3 = 4 × 216 = 864.
12. Find the coefficient of x^3 in the binomial expansion of (x + 1)^4.
4
By the binomial theorem, the x^3 term has coefficient C(4, 1) × 1^1 = 4 × 1 = 4.

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Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 16-18

Binomial theorem coefficients

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. Find the coefficient of x^4 in the binomial expansion of (x + 4)^5.
4 · 4 · 5 · Binomial theorem coefficie…
2. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 5)^3.
1 · 5 · 3 · Binomial theorem coefficie…
3. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 2)^5.
1 · 2 · 5 · Binomial theorem coefficie…
4. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 2)^4.
1 · 2 · 4 · Binomial theorem coefficie…
5. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 2)^3.
1 · 2 · 3 · Binomial theorem coefficie…
6. Find the coefficient of x^3 in the binomial expansion of (x + 7)^6.
3 · 7 · 6 · Binomial theorem coefficie…
7. Find the coefficient of x^2 in the binomial expansion of (x + 7)^4.
2 · 7 · 4 · Binomial theorem coefficie…
8. Find the coefficient of x^4 in the binomial expansion of (x + 5)^5.
4 · 5 · 5 · Binomial theorem coefficie…
9. Find the coefficient of x^3 in the binomial expansion of (x + 5)^4.
3 · 5 · 4 · Binomial theorem coefficie…
10. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 3)^4.
1 · 3 · 4 · Binomial theorem coefficie…
11. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 6)^4.
1 · 6 · 4 · Binomial theorem coefficie…
12. Find the coefficient of x^3 in the binomial expansion of (x + 1)^4.
3 · 1 · 4 · Binomial theorem coefficie…

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Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 16-18

Binomial theorem coefficients

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. Find the coefficient of x^4 in the binomial expansion of (x + 4)^5.
20
By the binomial theorem, the x^4 term has coefficient C(5, 1) × 4^1 = 5 × 4 = 20.
2. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 5)^3.
75
By the binomial theorem, the x^1 term has coefficient C(3, 2) × 5^2 = 3 × 25 = 75.
3. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 2)^5.
80
By the binomial theorem, the x^1 term has coefficient C(5, 4) × 2^4 = 5 × 16 = 80.
4. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 2)^4.
32
By the binomial theorem, the x^1 term has coefficient C(4, 3) × 2^3 = 4 × 8 = 32.
5. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 2)^3.
12
By the binomial theorem, the x^1 term has coefficient C(3, 2) × 2^2 = 3 × 4 = 12.
6. Find the coefficient of x^3 in the binomial expansion of (x + 7)^6.
6860
By the binomial theorem, the x^3 term has coefficient C(6, 3) × 7^3 = 20 × 343 = 6860.
7. Find the coefficient of x^2 in the binomial expansion of (x + 7)^4.
294
By the binomial theorem, the x^2 term has coefficient C(4, 2) × 7^2 = 6 × 49 = 294.
8. Find the coefficient of x^4 in the binomial expansion of (x + 5)^5.
25
By the binomial theorem, the x^4 term has coefficient C(5, 1) × 5^1 = 5 × 5 = 25.
9. Find the coefficient of x^3 in the binomial expansion of (x + 5)^4.
20
By the binomial theorem, the x^3 term has coefficient C(4, 1) × 5^1 = 4 × 5 = 20.
10. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 3)^4.
108
By the binomial theorem, the x^1 term has coefficient C(4, 3) × 3^3 = 4 × 27 = 108.
11. Find the coefficient of x^1 in the binomial expansion of (x + 6)^4.
864
By the binomial theorem, the x^1 term has coefficient C(4, 3) × 6^3 = 4 × 216 = 864.
12. Find the coefficient of x^3 in the binomial expansion of (x + 1)^4.
4
By the binomial theorem, the x^3 term has coefficient C(4, 1) × 1^1 = 4 × 1 = 4.

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