Use the Binomial Theorem to Expand and Simplify the Expression $$( w - 2 ) ^ { 5 }$$

question 21

Multiple Choice

Use the Binomial Theorem to expand and simplify the expression.
$$( w - 2 ) ^ { 5 }$$

• A) \(w ^ { 5 } - 10 w ^ { 4 } + 40 w ^ { 3 } - 80 w ^ { 2 } + 80 w\)
• B) \(w ^ { 4 } - 8 w ^ { 3 } + 24 w ^ { 2 } - 32 w + 16\)
• C) \(w ^ { 5 } - 10 w ^ { 4 } + 60 w ^ { 3 } - 120 w ^ { 2 } + 80 w - 32\)
• D) \(w ^ { 5 } - 8 w ^ { 4 } + 36 w ^ { 3 } - 72 w ^ { 2 } + 64 w - 32\)
• E) \(w ^ { 5 } - 10 w ^ { 4 } + 40 w ^ { 3 } - 80 w ^ { 2 } + 80 w - 32\)

Recognize errors in post-closing trial balances and understand how to correct them.

Understand the distinctions between various trial balances used in accounting.

Identify the effects of adjusting and closing entries on company financial statements.

Understand the concept and purpose of reversing entries in the accounting cycle.

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