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Question

Expand the following:

`(2x + 1/(2x))^3`

Sum
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Solution

Given expression: `(2x + 1/(2x))^3`

Step-wise calculation using the expansion formula for (a + b)3 = a3 + 3a2b + 3ab2 + b3:

Let `a = 2x, b = 1/(2x)`

1. Calculate (a3): (2x)3 = 8x3

2. Calculate (3a2b):

`3 xx (2x)^2 xx 1/(2x) = 3 xx 4x^2 xx 1/(2x)`

`3 xx (2x)^2 xx 1/(2x) = 3 xx 2x`

`3 xx (2x)^2 xx 1/(2x) = 6x`

3. Calculate (3ab2):

`3 xx (2x) xx (1/(2x))^2 = 3 xx 2x xx 1/(4x^2)`

`3 xx (2x) xx (1/(2x))^2 = 3 xx (2x)/(4x^2)`

`3 xx (2x) xx (1/(2x))^2 = 3 xx 1/(2x)`

`3 xx (2x) xx (1/(2x))^2 = 3/(2x)`

4. Calculate (b3):

`(1/(2x))^3 = 1/(8x^3)`

Now, add all terms:

`8x^3 + 6x + 3/(2x) + 1/(8x^3)`

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Chapter 3: Expansions - Exercise 3A [Page 64]

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Nootan Mathematics [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 3 Expansions
Exercise 3A | Q 7. (iv) | Page 64
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