Date | November 2016 | Marks available | 5 | Reference code | 16N.2.hl.TZ0.4 |
Level | HL only | Paper | 2 | Time zone | TZ0 |
Command term | Find | Question number | 4 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Find the constant term in the expansion of (4x2−32x)12.
Markscheme
attempting a valid method to obtain the required term in the expansion (M1)
Note: Valid methods include an attempt to expand, noting the behaviour of the powers of x, use of the general binomial expansion term, use of a ratio etc.
identifying the correct term (A1)
(128)×44×(−32)8 (=495×44×(−32)8) M1A1
Note: Accept (124).
Note: Award M1 for the product of a binomial coefficient, a power of 4 and either a power of −32 or 32.
=3247695 A1
[5 marks]
Examiners report
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