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Track coefficients in a composite binomial

In the expansion of (1+px−3x2)6(1+px-3x^2)^6, the coefficient of x2x^2 is 4242. Find pp and the coefficient of x4x^4.

CJC · Discussion · Question 2

Find p² first, then collect x⁴ contributions from the second, third and fourth binomial terms.

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