If you're seeing this message, it means we're having trouble loading external resources on our website.

If you're behind a web filter, please make sure that the domains *.kastatic.org and *.kasandbox.org are unblocked.

Main content

Precalculus

Course: Precalculus > Unit 9

Lesson 3: The binomial theorem
Math
Precalculus
Series
The binomial theorem
© 2023 Khan AcademyTerms of usePrivacy PolicyCookie Notice

Expand binomials

CCSS.Math: HSA.APR.C.5
Google Classroom
You might need: Calculator

Problem

Expand the expression left parenthesis, minus, p, plus, q, right parenthesis, start superscript, 5, end superscript using the binomial theorem.
For your convenience, here is Pascal's triangle with its first few rows filled out.
Stuck?
Stuck?