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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Answer

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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