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Expand (x-2y)³ using the binomial theorem.
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Step 1: Expand using the binomial theorem.
The binomial theorem states that .
For , we have , , and .
Step 2: Multiply the expanded form by .
The binomial expansion is:
Step 1: Write the general term for the expansion of .
The general term in the expansion of is given by .
Here, , , and .
Step 2: Find the value of for the term independent of .
For the term independent of , the power of must be 0.
Step 3: Substitute into the general term formula.
The term independent of is:
Step 1: Use the binomial series expansion formula for .
The binomial series expansion is given by .
For , we have and .
Step 2: Calculate the first term.
The first term is 1.
Step 3: Calculate the second term.
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