WAEC Further Mathematics 2019 Question 23

Question 23

Binomial Theorem

Find the constant term in the binomial expansion of (2x2 + 1/x2)4.

  1. A.10
  2. B.12
  3. C.24
  4. D.42
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Answer: C (24)

Explanation

The constant term has (2x²)² and (1/x²)²: ⁴C₂ × 4 × 1 = 6 × 4 = 24.