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Grade 11Algebra

(x2+1+1/x2)n Total number of terms ? any formula for this ? i saw 2n+1 but how? any reasons please expain it

Profile image of gopal reddy
8 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Arun
8 Years ago
lowest power would be = x –n
highest power would be = xn
since it has continuous power of x (– 1, 0, 1)
expansion will have all the powers from ranging –n to n.
hence there will be (2n+1) terms
Profile image of MANOJ MISHRA
7 Years ago
Put n=1 
Noy there are 3 terms
Check the option by putting n=1 if any option give anser 3 the option is correct