Binomial Theorem

Binomial Theorem

IP 4

Find the fourth term in \[\left(2x-\frac1x\right)^5.\]A student uses \(r=4\). Explain why this selects the wrong term.

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Answer:Fourth term \(=-\frac{40}{x}\); use \(r=3\).

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