AP EAMCET2001MathematicsBinomial Theorem
The coefficient of x^4 in the expansion of (1-3 x)^2 (1-2 x) is equal to
Options
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D4
Correct answer
D. 4
Step-by-step solution
We have, (1-3 x)^2 (1-2 x) = (1+9 x^2-6 x )(1-2 x)⁻¹= (1+9 x^3-6 x ) (1+(2 x)+(2 x)^2+(2 x)^3+ ) Coefficient of x^4=16+36-48=52-58=4