Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Series

Series — practice question

(a)[4]

Obtain the full expansion of $(2x - \frac{3}{x})^4$.

(b)[2]

Hence, work out the coefficient of $x^2$ in the expansion of $(x^2 + 5)(2x - \frac{3}{x})^4$.

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This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Identify $(2x)^4$ and $\left(\frac{\pm3}{x}\right)^4$

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