In the binomial expansion of #(1+ax)^n#, where #a# and #n# are constants, the coefficient of #x# is 15. The coefficient of #x^2# and of #x^3# are equal. What is the value of #a# and of #n#?
1 Answer
Nov 26, 2017
Explanation:
The formula for the binomial expansion of
Therefore the
If the
Taking out factors of
which expands to:
We know that
You can check the answer by putting it back into the original formula.