If the expansion of (x + y)^n contains a term with x^4y^2, what can be inferred about the value of n?

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If the expansion of (x + y)^n contains a term with x^4y^2, what can be inferred about the value of n?
  1. n must be 6.
  2. n must be greater than 6.
  3. n must be less than 6.
  4. n can be any integer.

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Q: If the expansion of (x + y)^n contains a term with x^4y^2, what can be inferred about the value of n?
Solution: In the term x^4y^2, the sum of the exponents (4 + 2) must equal n, hence n = 6.
Steps: 5

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