Question: a. Given that (2 + x) 5 + (2 x) 5 A + Bx 2 + Cx 4 , find the value of

a. Given that (2 + x)5 + (2 − x)5 ≡ A + Bx2 + Cx4, find the value of the constants A, B and C.

b. Using the substitution y = x2 and your answers to part a, solve (2 + x)5 + (2 − x)5 = 349.

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