Mathematics
In the expansion of (2x2 - 8)(x - 4)2; find the value of :
(i) coefficient of x3
(ii) coefficient of x2
(iii) constant term.
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Given,
⇒ (2x2 - 8)(x - 4)2
Expanding,
⇒ (2x2 - 8)(x2 + 16 - 8x)
⇒ 2x4 + 32x2 - 16x3 - 8x2 - 128 + 64x
⇒ 2x4 - 16x3 + 24x2 + 64x - 128.
(i) Hence, coefficient of x3 is -16.
(ii) Hence, coefficient of x2 is 24.
(iii) Hence, constant term = -128.
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