Introduction
The binomial theorem is a quick way of expanding a binomial expression that is raised to some power. When the binomial expressions are expanded, is there any type of pattern developing which might help us expand more quickly? It is fun to investigate how it works out in a pattern.
Sample Question
Question 1
(a) Expand for
.
(b) What observations can we make about the terms in the expansion of ?
(c) Write down the general formula for the binomial expansion of .
(d) Obtain the general formula for binomial expansion of where
is a rational number, and state the condition for the validity of the binomial expansion with a negative integral exponent or a rational exponent.
Question 2
Deduce the value of
(a)
(b)
Question 3
The number may be defined by
. Determine the approximate value for
.
Sample Solution
Question 1 (a)
Question 1 (b)
- There are
terms in the expansion.
- The first term’s powers start at
and go down.
- The second term’s powers start at 0 and go up.
- The coefficients are from Pascal’s triangle or
.
Question 1 (c)
Question 1 (d)
Question 2
Question 3
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STPM MT Chapter 8 Booklet A Page 20 Problem 11 Question 14
Given that , prove that
.
STPM MT Chapter 8 Booklet A Page 20 Problem 11 Question 11
Given that , show that
0.
STPM MT Chapter 8 Booklet A Page 20 Question 6
Given that show that
for all values of
.
STPM MT Chapter 8 Booklet A Page 20 Question 10
If , show that (a)
, (b) by differentiating (a) with respect to
, show that
, and hence that
.
STPM MT Chapter 8 Booklet A Page 20 Question 8
Given . Prove that
.
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Sir, can u explain question 2
To get the equation, you need to substitute x=1 and x=-1
hi, may i know how to write the methodology? i have no idea. QAQ
For methodology, try to write about the methods/theorem/ways you used to solve the questions.
sir, may i know how to write about “communication”? and what is “viva”
It depends on your teacher.
How about term 2 methodology?
Hi. Are you referring to Mathematics (M)? I havent receive the question paper. T.T