Coefficients of trinomial theorem

In summary, the conversation discusses the trinomial theorem and its relation to the Pascal's tetrahedron. It also mentions the use of binomial coefficients in the theorem and the calculation of coefficients for a bilinear development. The conversation ends with a reference to the multinomial theorem and its coefficients.
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Jhenrique
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There is a trinomial theorem relationed with the Pascal's tetrahedron, so that...

[tex](x+y+z)^5=[/tex]
[tex]
\\ +01x^5y^0z^0+05x^4y^1z^0+10x^3y^2z^0+10x^2y^3z^0+05x^1y^4z^0+01x^0y^5z^0
\\ +05x^4y^0z^1+20x^3y^1z^1+30x^2y^2z^1+20x^1y^3z^1+05x^0y^4z^1
\\ +10x^3y^0z^2+30x^2y^1z^2+30x^1y^2z^2+10x^0y^3z^2
\\ +10x^2y^0z^3+20x^1y^1z^3+10x^0y^2z^3
\\ +05x^1y^0z^4+05x^0y^1z^4
\\ +01x^0y^0z^5
[/tex]

Well, when it comes the binomial coefficients, they are easily determined so:

[tex]\binom{5}{0}...\binom{5}{1}...\binom{5}{2}...\binom{5}{3}...\binom{5}{4}...\binom{5}{5}[/tex]
But this sequence is for a linear development (binomial theorem). And when it comes to a bilinear development (trinomial theorem), how will be the coefficients? Certainly, there will a product between binomial numbers, but how will be such scheme?
 
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Hi Jhenrique! :wink:

The coefficient of xaybzc wil be the number of ways of choosing a of this b of that and c of the other out of a+b+c,

which is … ? :smile:
 

1. What is the trinomial theorem?

The trinomial theorem is a mathematical formula that allows us to expand a binomial raised to a power greater than 2. It states that (a + b + c)^n = ∑(n choose k)a^(n-k)b^k c^(n-k), where k ranges from 0 to n.

2. What are coefficients in the trinomial theorem?

Coefficients in the trinomial theorem are the numerical values that are multiplied by each term when the binomial is expanded. These coefficients can be found by using the combination formula (n choose k) where n is the power of the binomial and k is the term number being expanded.

3. How do I find the coefficient of a specific term in the trinomial expansion?

To find the coefficient of a specific term in the trinomial expansion, you can use the combination formula (n choose k) where n is the power of the binomial and k is the term number being expanded. Then, you can multiply this coefficient by the corresponding terms in the binomial to get the final coefficient.

4. Can I use the trinomial theorem for binomials with more than 3 terms?

No, the trinomial theorem is specifically for binomials with 3 terms. However, there are other mathematical formulas and methods that can be used to expand binomials with more than 3 terms.

5. What is the significance of the trinomial theorem in mathematics?

The trinomial theorem is important in mathematics as it allows us to easily expand binomials raised to higher powers, which can be useful in solving various problems and equations. It also helps in understanding the relationship between the coefficients and terms in the binomial expansion.

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