Math Problem Statement

Expand the expression (x + 2/x)^10.

Solution

The expression in the image is (x+2x)10(x + \frac{2}{x})^{10}.

To expand this expression, we would typically use the binomial theorem, which states that:

(a+b)n=k=0n(nk)ankbk(a + b)^n = \sum_{k=0}^{n} \binom{n}{k} a^{n-k} b^k

Here, a=xa = x, b=2xb = \frac{2}{x}, and n=10n = 10.

Thus, we can write the expanded form as:

(x+2x)10=k=010(10k)x10k(2x)k(x + \frac{2}{x})^{10} = \sum_{k=0}^{10} \binom{10}{k} x^{10-k} \left(\frac{2}{x}\right)^k

This leads to the following general term in the expansion:

(10k)x10k2kxk=(10k)2kx102k\binom{10}{k} x^{10-k} \cdot \frac{2^k}{x^k} = \binom{10}{k} 2^k x^{10-2k}

The powers of xx will depend on the specific value of kk, and you will get terms where xx is raised to different powers, which can range from x10x^{10} to x10x^{-10}.

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Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. How is the binomial theorem used to expand any power of a binomial expression?
  2. What is the role of binomial coefficients in polynomial expansions?
  3. How does the combination formula (nk)\binom{n}{k} work?
  4. What are some examples of applying the binomial theorem to more complex expressions?
  5. How does the power of xx change across the expansion terms?

Tip: When dealing with binomial expansions involving rational expressions, keep track of how exponents of variables interact (e.g., positive and negative powers of xx).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Binomial Expansion
Rational Expressions

Formulas

Binomial Theorem

Theorems

Binomial Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12