Question 5
Binomial TheoremFind the third term of (x/2 − 1)8 in descending order of x.
- A.x7/8
- B.7x6/16
- C.7x5/4
- D.(35/8)x4
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Answer: B (7x6/16)
Explanation
Third term = ⁸C₂(x/2)⁶(−1)² = 28x⁶/64 = 7x⁶/16.
Find the third term of (x/2 − 1)8 in descending order of x.
Answer: B (7x6/16)
Third term = ⁸C₂(x/2)⁶(−1)² = 28x⁶/64 = 7x⁶/16.