In the expansion of (x - 2)^6, what is the term containing x^2?

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In the expansion of (x - 2)^6, what is the term containing x^2?
  1. -60x^2
  2. 90x^2
  3. -80x^2
  4. 80x^2

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Q: In the expansion of (x - 2)^6, what is the term containing x^2?
Solution: The term containing x^2 is given by C(6, 2) * (x)^2 * (-2)^(6-2) = 15 * x^2 * 16 = 240x^2, so the term is -80x^2.
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