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Ch. 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 9, Problema 11

Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. (3x+y)3(3x + y)^3

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Identify the binomial expression to expand: \((3x + y)^3\).
Recall the Binomial Theorem formula: \(\displaystyle (a + b)^n = \sum_{k=0}^n \binom{n}{k} a^{n-k} b^k\), where \(\binom{n}{k}\) is the binomial coefficient.
Set \(a = 3x\), \(b = y\), and \(n = 3\). Write out each term of the expansion using the formula: \(\binom{3}{k} (3x)^{3-k} y^k\) for \(k = 0, 1, 2, 3\).
Calculate each binomial coefficient: \(\binom{3}{0}\), \(\binom{3}{1}\), \(\binom{3}{2}\), and \(\binom{3}{3}\), and simplify the powers of \$3x$ and $y$ accordingly.
Write the full expanded expression by summing all terms and simplify each term by multiplying coefficients and combining like factors.

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Binomial Theorem

The Binomial Theorem provides a formula to expand expressions raised to a power, such as (a + b)^n. It states that (a + b)^n equals the sum of terms involving binomial coefficients, powers of a, and powers of b. This theorem simplifies the expansion process without multiplying the binomial repeatedly.
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Binomial Coefficients

Binomial coefficients, denoted as C(n, k) or "n choose k," represent the number of ways to choose k elements from n. They appear as coefficients in the expanded form of (a + b)^n and can be found using Pascal's Triangle or the formula C(n, k) = n! / (k!(n-k)!).
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Exponent Rules and Simplification

When expanding binomials, powers of each term must be calculated using exponent rules, such as (x^m)(x^n) = x^(m+n). After expansion, like terms should be combined and simplified to express the result in its simplest form, ensuring clarity and correctness.
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