Coefficient of x^35 in Binomial Theorem Expansion

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To find the coefficient of x^35 in the binomial expansion, it's important to correctly identify the terms and their respective powers. The discussion highlights confusion regarding the application of the Binomial Theorem when higher powers are involved in the binomial expression. Specifically, the focus is on determining the correct binomial coefficient for the term a^7b^8 in the expansion of (a + b)^{15}. The presence of negative coefficients, such as -3, must also be considered in the final calculation. Understanding the structure of the exponents and how they relate to the binomial expansion is crucial for solving the problem.
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Homework Statement


Find the coefficient of [PLAIN]http://webwork2.math.utah.edu/webwork2_files/tmp/equations/73/3e29a3b979c709dbb6c609c5a6ce891.png in the expansion of [PLAIN]http://webwork2.math.utah.edu/webwork2_files/tmp/equations/63/dcb58790e8122dce61b830977294091.png

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The Binomial Theorem

The Attempt at a Solution


This one is stumping me. I guess because in all of my previous problems, we didn't have any binomials which had parts raised to a higher power like (-3x)^5

Anyway, would my r in my nCr portion of the theorem be 15C34? Seeing as I'm attempting to find the term which has x^35th?

Typing that out, I think my question is actually, does the higher powers inside of the binomial have any effect on the theorem?

My attempt if this is true:

15C34(((-3a^5)^-19)-(3y^6)^34)

Typing that out looks horribly wrong. Some help please?
 
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Hrm, can't really understand what your attempt is saying.
Just picture the exponents differently:

x^{35} = (x^5)^7

y^{48} = (y^6)^8

Now you need to find the binomial coefficient for the a^7b^8 term in the expansion of(a+b)^{15}. Don't forget you will pick up some -3s. How many?
 

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