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Binomial theorem and partial fractions quiz: O-Level Additional Mathematics (SEAB 4049) quiz

14questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

  1. How many terms are there in the expansion of (a+b)n(a + b)^n for a positive integer nn?

  2. What is the binomial coefficient (52)\binom{5}{2}?

  3. What is the general term Tr+1T_{r+1} in the expansion of (a+b)n(a + b)^n?

  4. Find the coefficient of x3x^3 in (1+x)6(1 + x)^6.

  5. In (x+2x)4\left(x + \dfrac{2}{x}\right)^4, what power of xx does the general term (4r)x4βˆ’r(2x)r\binom{4}{r} x^{4-r}\left(\dfrac{2}{x}\right)^{r} give?

  6. Find the term independent of xx in (x+1x)4\left(x + \dfrac{1}{x}\right)^4.

  7. Does the O-Level A-Maths binomial theorem (syllabus 4049) include negative or fractional powers of nn?

  8. Before splitting a rational fraction into partial fractions, what must be true?

  9. What numerator form is used for a distinct linear factor (xβˆ’3)(x - 3)?

  10. What is the correct partial-fraction form for 1(x+1)2(xβˆ’4)\dfrac{1}{(x + 1)^2(x - 4)}?

  11. In 5x+1(x+1)(xβˆ’2)=Ax+1+Bxβˆ’2\dfrac{5x + 1}{(x + 1)(x - 2)} = \dfrac{A}{x + 1} + \dfrac{B}{x - 2}, what is BB?

  12. What numerator form is used for an irreducible quadratic factor (x2+4)(x^2 + 4)?

  13. Expand (2+x)3(2 + x)^3.

  14. Why are partial fractions especially useful in the Calculus strand of 4049?