Find the coefficient of \(x^3\) in the binomial expansion of \((3x + 4)^4\) in ascending
FURTHER MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2014
Find the coefficient of \(x^3\) in the binomial expansion of \((3x + 4)^4\) in ascending powers of x.
- A. 432
- B. 194
- C. 144
- D. 108
Correct Answer: A. 432
Explanation
\((3x + 4)^{4} = ^{4}C_{0}(3x)^{0}(4)^{4} + ^{4}C_{1}(3x)^{1}(4)^{3} + ^{4}C_{2}(3x)^{2}(4)^{2} + ^{4}C_{3}(3x)^{3}(4)^{1} + ^{4}C_{4}(3x)^{4}(4)^{0}\)
\(x^{3} = ^{4}C_{3}(3x)^{3}(4) = \frac{4!}{3!1!} \times 3^{3} \times 4\)
= \(432x^{3}\)
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