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Pascal's Triangle plays a significant role in understanding the connections between coefficients in polynomial expansions. For instance:
The coefficients for ((x + 1)^2) are (1, 2, 1).
The coefficients for ((x + 1)^3) are (1, 3, 3, 1).
These coefficients track with the pattern in the triangle, allowing us to predict outcomes without manual expansion.
Final Transformation
With all the pieces in place, we now systematically replace (k) into our expanded cubic equation. Each component must be collected, and discrepancies in (y^2) terms should be canceled. Once completed, the focus should shift to isolating (y^3):
[
y^3 + p y + q = 0
]