Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Section 11.5 - The Binomial Theorem - Exercise Set - Page 664: 36

Answer

$729q^6$

Work Step by Step

Using the $(r+1)$st term of the expansion of $(a+b)^n$, which is given by $\dfrac{n!}{(n-r)!r!}a^{n-r}b^r$, then the $ 1 $st term of $ (3q-7r)^6 $ is \begin{array}{l} \dfrac{6!}{6!0!}(3q)^{6}(-7r)^{0} \\\\= 1(729q^6)(1) \\= 729q^6 \end{array}
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