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Suppose 28-p, p, 70-α, α are the coefficient of four consecutive terms in the expansion of (1+x)n. Then the value of 2α-3p equals
MathematicsBinomial TheoremJEE MainJEE Main 2024 (30 Jan Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 7
  • B 10
  • C 4
  • D 6
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The correct answer is: 7

Given,

28-p, p, 70-α, α are the coefficient of four consecutive terms in the expansion of (1+x)n

So, Crn=28-p, Cr+1n=p, Cr+2n=70-α & Cr+3n=α

Crn+Cr+1n=28 & Cr+2n+ Cr+3n=70

Cr+1n+1=28 & Cr+3n+1=70

We know that, C28=28 or C128=28

Now on comparing with Cr+1n+1=28 we get, n,r=7,1 or n,r=27,0

Now, checking with Cr+3n+1=70 we get, n,r=7,1

So, p=C27=21 and α=C47=35

 Hence, the value of 2α-3p=70-63=7

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