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Homework Statement
Given that p(x) is a polynomial defined by (x+1)(x^2+2)(x^4+4)(x^8+8)...(x^1024+1024)
and knowing that the coefficient on x^2012 can be written as 2^a, find a.
Homework Equations
Binomial thereom mabye idk
The Attempt at a Solution
Tried grouping up terms that would sum to 2012 but didnt work nicely.
The answer is 6 btw