Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 14 - Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem - 14.4 The Binomial Theorem - 14.4 Exercise Set - Page 922: 51

Answer

$y^8$

Work Step by Step

The $r+1$ th term in the binomial expansion of $(x+y)^n$ is: $\binom{n}{r}x^{n-r}y^r$ Here $y$ becomes $-y$, $n=8$: The 9th term. $r+1=9$ $r=8$ $\binom{8}{8}x^{8-8}(-y)^8=y^8$
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