0606 P21 - Jun 2017 - Q5 - 5 marks
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(i) Given that \(a\) is a constant, expand \((2+ax)^4\), in ascending powers of \(x\), simplifying each term of your expansion.
Given also that the coefficient of \(x^2\) is equal to the coefficient of \(x^3\),
(ii) show that \(a=3\),
(iii) use your expansion to show that the value of \(1.97^4\) is \(15.1\) to 1 decimal place.
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