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If the coefficients of x2 and x3, are both zero, in the expansion of the expression 1+ax+bx21-3x15, in powers of x , then the ordered pair a,b is equal to
MathematicsBinomial TheoremJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (10 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 28,315
  • B -21,714
  • C 28,861
  • D -54,315
Solution:
1803 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 28,315

1+ax+bx21-3x15=1+ax+bx2C015-15C1 3x + 15C2 3x2-15C33x3+-15C153x15

  Coefficient of x2 is:  b.15C0-3.a15C1+32..15C2=0

(Given)
b-45a+945=0......i

Coefficient of x3 is:

-b.3.15C1+9a.15C2-27.15C3=0

 -45b+9a×152×141-27×153×142×131=0

 -b+21a-273=0

 b-21a+273=0    .......ii

From i and ii

a=28 and b=315

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