Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Series

Series — practice question

(i)[2]

Find the first 3 terms when $(2 - y)^5$ is expanded in increasing powers of $y$.

(ii)[3]

Use the result from part (i) to determine the coefficient of $x^2$ in $(2 - (2x - x^2))^5$.

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This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: The expansion of $(2-y)^5$ is $32-80y+80y^2$.

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