COMEDK2023MathematicsBinomial Theorem
The total number of terms in the expansion of (x+y)⁶⁰+(x-y)⁶⁰ is
Options
- A60
- B61
- C30
- D31
Correct answer
D. 31
Step-by-step solution
aligned (x+y)⁶⁰= ⁶⁰ C₀ x⁶⁰- ⁶⁰ C₁ x⁵⁹ y+ . . & & + 60 60 y⁶⁰ ( i ) aligned By adding Eq. (i) and Eq. (ii) aligned & (x+y)⁶⁰+(x-y)⁶⁰ & = 2 ( ⁶⁰ C₀ x^6+ ⁶⁰ C₂ x⁵⁸ y^2+ + 60 60 y⁶⁰ ) _ 31 terms aligned Hence, the expansion of (x+y)⁶⁰+(x-y)⁶⁰ has 31 terms.