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If the third term in the binomial expansion of 1+xlog2x5 equals 2560, then a possible value of x is
MathematicsBinomial TheoremJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (10 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 42
  • B 18
  • C 2 2
  • D 14
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 14

The general term in the expansion of a+bn is Tr+1=Crnan-rbr.

Given, in the expansion of 1+xlog2x5, third term is 2560

T3= 5C2xlog2x2=2560

Using, Crn=n!r!·n-r!, we get

5!2!·3!xlog2x2=2560

5·4·3!2×1·3!x2log2x=2560

x2log2x=256

Taking logarithm to the base 2 on both sides

log2x2log2x=log2256

Now, using logamn=nlogam & logaa=1,

2log2xlog2x=log228

 2log2x2=8

log2x=±2

Using, logax=b, x=ab

x=22, 2-2

x=4, 14

Here, only x=14 is given in the options.

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