Let α be the constant term in the binomial expansion of (√x- 6 x^ 3 2)^n,n≤ 15. If the sum of the coefficients of the remaining terms in the…
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Let α be the constant term in the binomial expansion of (x−x236)n,n≤15. If the sum of the coefficients of the remaining terms in the expansion is 649 and the coefficient of x−n is λα, then λ is equal to ________.
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Solution
Given,
(x−x236)n,n≤15
Now rth term is given by
Tr+1=Crn(x21)n−r(−6x2−3)r
⇒Tr+1=(−6)r⋅Crn⋅x2n−r⋅x2−3r
⇒Tr+1=(−6)r⋅Crn⋅x2n−4r
Now we have to take, n=4r for constant term so n is divisible by 4.
So, α=C4nn(−6)4n
And sum of all coefficients will be (1−1236)n=(−5)n
Also given, (−5)n−C4nn(−6)4n=649
Now by hit and trial we get, n=4
Hence, α=C14(−6)44=−24
Now for coefficient of x−4
2n−4r=−4
⇒n=4r−8⇒r=3
So, λ(α)=(−6)3⋅C34
⇒λ(−24)=(−6)3⋅C34
⇒λ=36
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