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 , where is the row (starting from 0) and is the position.
Example: Row 3 has values .
Answer: d. 10
2. In the binomial expansion of , what is the coefficient of a term?
- Same logic as above: Locate the term using .
Answer: d. 10
3. Sum of numbers in the third row of Pascal's Triangle:
- The sum of numbers in the -th row is .
- For row 3, the sum is .
Answer: d. 8
4. Which row corresponds to specific coefficients?
- Expand : coefficients are .
Answer: a. 1, 6, 15, 20, 15, 6, 1
5. Binomial expansion of :
- Pascal's Triangle provides the coefficients. Expand 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 :
- Coefficients are .
Answer: a. 1, 3, 3, 1
9. Which row adds to 16?
- Row sums are . For , row 4 sums to 16.
Answer: b. Fourth row
10. Which row sums to 128?
- Row sums are . For , row 7 sums to 128.
Answer: b. Seventh row
Follow-up Questions:
- How is Pascal’s Triangle constructed step-by-step?
- What is the relationship between Pascal’s Triangle and binomial expansions?
- Can you explain the pattern of Fibonacci numbers in Pascal’s Triangle?
- What is the role of combinations in Pascal’s Triangle?
- How does Pascal’s Triangle connect to real-world applications, such as probability?
Tip:
To find the coefficients in , look at the -th row of Pascal's Triangle. Each entry corresponds to .
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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
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