A-APR.5
Know and apply the Binomial Theorem for the expansion of (x + y)^n in powers of x and y for a positive integer n, where x and y are any numbers, with coefficients determined for example by Pascal’s Triangle.
Example Problems
A fair coin is tossed 12 times. Let be the number of tosses that land heads.
Write an expression that can be used to find .
Write an expression that can be used to find .
A fair six-sided die is rolled 12 times. Let represent the number of rolls that show a .
Write an expression that can be used to find .
Write an expression that can be used to find .
A pitcher throws a strike on 58% of pitches. During an outing she throws 20 pitches, each outcome independent. Let represent the number of strikes.
Write an expression that can be used to find .
Write an expression that can be used to find .
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