Q. Question 2Give the first three terms of (1+x)15 in descending order
Recognize binomial theorem: Recognize that we need to use the binomial theorem to expand (1+x)15. The binomial theorem states that (a+b)n can be expanded into a series of terms that involve powers of a and b and binomial coefficients. The first term will be an, the second term will be n⋅an−1⋅b, and the third term will be 2n⋅(n−1)⋅an−2⋅b2.
Find first term: Apply the binomial theorem to find the first term of the expansion. The first term is simply 1 raised to the power of 15, which is 1. So, the first term is 1×x0 or just 1.
Calculate second term: Calculate the second term using the binomial theorem. The second term is 15 times 1 raised to the power of 14 times x, which is 15∗x.
Calculate third term: Calculate the third term using the binomial theorem. The third term involves the binomial coefficient (15×14)/2, which is 105, times 1 raised to the power of 13 times x squared, which is 105×x2.
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