Find the value of *a* for which there is no term independent of *x* in the expansion of #(1 + ax^2)(2/x - 3x)^6#?
1 Answer
Apr 30, 2018
a = 2
Explanation:
Upon expansion, the constant term must be eliminated to ensure complete dependence of the polynomial on x. Notice that the
Setting a = 2 eliminates the constant as well as
(Correct me if I'm wrong, please)