BITSAT2009MathematicsSequences and SeriesActual
If in the expansion of ( (2^x+ 1 4^x )^n, T₃=7 T₂ ) and sum of the binomial coefficients of second and third terms is 36 , then the value of (x ) is -
Options
- A(-1 / 3 )
- B(-1 / 2 )
- C(1 / 3 )
- D(1 / 2 )
Correct answer
A. (-1 / 3 )
Step-by-step solution
( aligned & ^n C₁+ ^n C₂=36 n=8 & T₃=7 ~T ₂ (2^ x )^3=1 / 2 & 3 x =-1 x =- 1 3 aligned )