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Expand (2 – x)⁶ in ascending power of x.

Expand (2 – x)⁶ in ascending power of x. Use the first four terms of expansion to solve (1.95)⁶ Correct to four decimal places.

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Wilfykil answered the question on September 11, 2019 at 08:47

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