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The Binomial Theorem — Quiz

Question 10 • Algebra II

What is the coefficient of the x to the 5th power y to the 5th power -term in the binomial expansion of open paren 2 x minus 3 y close paren to the 10th power ?

Answer
A
10 cap c sub 5 2 to the 5th power 3
B
10 cap c sub 5 2 to the 5th power 3 to the 5th power
C
negative 10 cap c sub 5 2 to the 5th power negative 3 to the 5th power
D
10 cap c sub 5 2 to the 5th power negative 3 to the 5th power

Explanation

By the binomial theorem, the term with five factors of y is \(\binom{10}{5}(2x)^5(-3y)^5\). Its coefficient is \(\binom{10}{5}2^5(-3)^5\), which matches choice A. The coefficient is negative because the factor \((-3)^5\) is negative.

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