OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §13.6 Binomial Theorem · Exercise 52 · Algebra · Binomial theorem

Binomial Theorem · Exercise 52

Which expression cannot be expanded using the Binomial Theorem? Explain.

• $(x^{2} - 2 x + 1)$
• $(a + 4 a - 5)^{8}$
• $(x^{3} + 2 y^{2} - z)^{5}$
• $(3 x^{2} - 2 y^{3})^{12}$

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §13.6 Binomial Theorem · Exercise 52

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