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If the term independent of x in the expansion of 32x2-13x9 is k, then 18k is equal to:
MathematicsBinomial TheoremJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (03 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 11
  • B 5
  • C 9
  • D 7
Solution:
2593 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 7

Tr+1=9Cr3x229-r-13xr

=9Cr329-r-13rx18-3r

For the term independent of x, put r=6

T7=9C6323-136=9C3163=9×8×73×2×1163=718

k=T7k=71818k=7

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