Grade 11Algebra
If the coefficient of x3 in the expression of (1+x)n is 20, find n and n is in power.
1 Answer
Arun
Dear Priyansh
General term = nCr x^r
Now
x³ coefficient = 20
r = 3
Now
nC3 = 20
Hence
n!/3!*(n-3)! = 20
n(n-1)(n-2) = 120
(n²-n)(n-2) = 120
n³ - 3n² +2n -120 = 0
Now find n
Regards
Arun (askIITians forum expert)
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