College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability - Exercise Set 8.5 - Page 758: 25

Answer

$x^5-5x^4+10x^3-10x^2+5x-1$

Work Step by Step

Use the binomial theorem formula (detailed on page 754) to solve the problem. Be careful in writing each term correctly. $(x-1)^5$ $1*(x)^5+5*(x)^4*(-1)+10*(x)^3*(-1)^2+10*(x)^2*(-1)^3+5*(x)*(-1)^4+1*(-1)^5$ $x^5-5x^4+10x^3-10x^2+5x-1$
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