College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
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: 60

Answer

See below.

Work Step by Step

According to the Binomial Theorem we can obtain the $r+1$th term of the expansion of the binomial $(x+y)^n$ by the formula $_nC_rx^{n-r}y^r$. Thus by the definition of the Binomial Theorem if the exponent on $(a+b)$ is $n$, then the exponents of $a$ start at $n$ and decrease by $1$ on each term until they reach $0$ on the last term of the expansion.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.