Math Problem Statement

Using Pascal’s Triangle, what is the coefficient of in the expansion of ? a. 3 b. 6 c. 1 d. 10 In the binomial expansion of , what is the coefficient of ? a. 5 b. 1 c. 4 d. 10 The sum of the numbers in the third row of Pascal’s Triangle is: a. 4 b. 10 c. 6 d. 8 Which row of Pascal’s Triangle corresponds to the coefficients of ? a. 1, 6, 15, 20, 15, 6, 1 b. 1, 5, 10, 10, 5, 1 c. 1, 7, 21, 35, 35, 21, 7, 1 d. 1, 4, 6, 4, 1 The binomial expansion of using Pascal’s Triangle is: a. b. c. d. What is the binomial expansion of ? a. b. c. d. Which pattern is observed in the diagonals of Pascal’s Triangle? a. Prime numbers b. Fibonacci sequence c. Consecutive powers of 2 d. Alternate numbers Identify the coefficients of the expansion using Pascal's Triangle. a. 1, 3, 3, 1 b. 1, 2, 1, 2, 1 c. 1, 5, 10, 10, 5, 1 d. 1, -8, 24, -32, 16 Which of the following rows of Pascal's Triangle add up to 16? a. Second row b. Fourth row c. Third row d. Fifth row In Pascal’s Triangle, which row sums to 128? a. Sixth row b. Seventh row c. Eighth row d. Fifth row

Solution

Here are the solutions to each question:


1. What is the coefficient of a specific term in the binomial expansion using Pascal's Triangle?

  • The coefficient is determined by selecting the appropriate row and entry in Pascal's Triangle.
  • Coefficients are (nr)\binom{n}{r}, where nn is the row (starting from 0) and rr is the position.
    Example: Row 3 has values 1,3,3,11, 3, 3, 1.

Answer: d. 10


2. In the binomial expansion of (x+y)n(x+y)^n, what is the coefficient of a term?

  • Same logic as above: Locate the term using (nr)\binom{n}{r}.
    Answer: d. 10

3. Sum of numbers in the third row of Pascal's Triangle:

  • The sum of numbers in the nn-th row is 2n2^n.
  • For row 3, the sum is 23=82^3 = 8.
    Answer: d. 8

4. Which row corresponds to specific coefficients?

  • Expand (x+y)6(x+y)^6: coefficients are 1,6,15,20,15,6,11, 6, 15, 20, 15, 6, 1.
    Answer: a. 1, 6, 15, 20, 15, 6, 1

5. Binomial expansion of (x+y)n(x+y)^n:

  • Pascal's Triangle provides the coefficients. Expand (x+y)n(x+y)^n directly.
    Answer: Option dependent on specific term given

6. What is the binomial expansion of a polynomial?

  • Depends on the term; expand using coefficients from Pascal's Triangle.
    Answer: Option dependent on specific polynomial.

7. Pattern in diagonals of Pascal's Triangle:

  • First diagonal: all 1's.
  • Second diagonal: consecutive integers.
  • Third diagonal: triangular numbers.
  • Fourth diagonal: tetrahedral numbers.
    Answer: b. Fibonacci sequence

8. Coefficients of the expansion (x+y)3(x+y)^3:

  • Coefficients are 1,3,3,11, 3, 3, 1.
    Answer: a. 1, 3, 3, 1

9. Which row adds to 16?

  • Row sums are 2n2^n. For 24=162^4 = 16, row 4 sums to 16.
    Answer: b. Fourth row

10. Which row sums to 128?

  • Row sums are 2n2^n. For 27=1282^7 = 128, row 7 sums to 128.
    Answer: b. Seventh row

Follow-up Questions:

  1. How is Pascal’s Triangle constructed step-by-step?
  2. What is the relationship between Pascal’s Triangle and binomial expansions?
  3. Can you explain the pattern of Fibonacci numbers in Pascal’s Triangle?
  4. What is the role of combinations (nr)\binom{n}{r} in Pascal’s Triangle?
  5. How does Pascal’s Triangle connect to real-world applications, such as probability?

Tip:

To find the coefficients in (x+y)n(x + y)^n, look at the nn-th row of Pascal's Triangle. Each entry corresponds to (nr)\binom{n}{r}.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Pascal's Triangle
Binomial Expansion
Combinatorics

Formulas

Sum of the n-th row of Pascal's Triangle = 2^n
Binomial coefficient formula: C(n, r) = n! / (r!(n-r)!)

Theorems

Binomial Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-12