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Algebra · Expanding

Expand k + (k - 1)^4 - 1

k + \left(k - 1\right)^{4} - 1

Step by step

  1. k + \left(k - 1\right)^{4} - 1

    Start from the expression.

  2. k^{4} - 4 k^{3} + 6 k^{2} - 3 k

    Collect like terms.

Reveal the answer
k^{4} - 4 k^{3} + 6 k^{2} - 3 k