Binomial Expansion - Solving for Unknowns in the Coefficients

Question: The first three terms in the expansion of (2+ax)^h, in ascending powers of x, are 32-40x+bx^2. Find the values of the constants n, a, and b.

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Patrick F.
Associateship in the Society of Actuaries.

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