AP EAMCET2002MathematicsBinomial Theorem
If the coefficient of x is in expansion of (x^2+ k x )^5 is 270 , then k is equal to
Options
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D4
Correct answer
C. 3
Step-by-step solution
General term in the expansion of (x^2+ k x )^5 is aligned T_ r+1 & = ^5 C_r (x^2 )^ 5-r ( k x )^r & = ^5 C_r x^ 10-3 r k^r aligned Let this term contains x then, 10-3 r=1 3 r=9 r=3 , then coefficient of x= ^5 C₃ k^3=10 k^3 Given that 10 k^3=270 k^3=27 k=3