Binomial Expansion: Find the Coefficient

A triangle provides solutions to an algebra problem. The lesson introduces Pascal's Triangle to the class. Pupils learn to fill out the rows of the triangle and use the numbers as the coefficients in binomial expansions. Using their...

A week's worth of teaching on the Binomial Theorem. Lesson examples and a plethora of worksheets included. Learners find coefficients of specific terms within binomial expansions using notation of factorials and then apply these skills...

In this binomial expansions worksheet, students solve 8 multiple choice and short answer questions.  Students find a specific term in a given binomial expansion.

In this binomial expansions practice worksheet, students utilize the theorem to determine the nth term in the expansion for 10 problems, then expand it completely for an additional 6 problems.

In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve problems in which they find the indicated term of the binomial expansion.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of ten multiple choice and free response questions.  Answers are...

In this algebra worksheet, students factor and expand equations using binomial expansion. They identify coefficients of different terms. There are forty-four questions with an answer key.

A comprehensive lesson that explores and researches Pascal's triangle and relates its properties to the Binomial Theorem through a variety of lessons. Have the class practice expanding polynomials using the theorem. A few other formulas...

For this algebra worksheet, students expand the binomial with the binomial expansion theorem in order to find the coefficient of a given term. There are 4 questions.

There has got to be a better way; you just have to find it! Given a general binomial to expand with increasing powers, pupils realize that there must be a better way than multiple multiplications. Classmates look for patterns and use...

Sal shows two ways to quickly calculate the coefficients of a binomial expansion. With the first method, he shows the relationship between PascalÕs triangle and the coefficients, and in the second method, he shows an even faster way for...