Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
In the expansion of , the coefficients of the 6th term and the 14th term are equal. Find , and find that coefficient.
For binomial coefficients, , and if with then . Pascal's rule is . Neighbours satisfy , and .
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Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. The coefficients. The 6th term holds and the 14th holds .
Step 2. Mirror images. The two places are different, so , and .
Step 3. The value. .
Answer: and the coefficient is .
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