If sum_mathrmr = 0^10left(frac10^mathrmr + 1 - 110^mathrmrright) cdot binom11r + 1 = fracalpha^11 - 11^1110^10, then alpha is equal to:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula textSum of binomial coefficients: sum_k=0^n binomnk x^k = (1 + x)^n textShifted binomial sum: sum_k=1^n binomnk x^k = (1+x)^n - 1 ### Core Logic We split the summation into two parts, express each as a binomial series expansion, and equate the resulting algebraic fraction to solve for alpha. ### Step 1: Split the summation The general term inside the summation can be written as: left( frac10^r+1 - 110^r right) = 10 - frac110^r = 10 - 10 left( frac110 right)^r+1 Substitute this back into the sum: S = sum_r=0^10 left[ 10 - 10 left( frac110 right)^r+1 right] binom11r+1 S = 10 sum_r=0^10 binom11r+1 - 10 sum_r=0^10 binom11r+1 left( frac110 right)^r+1 ### Step 2: Evaluate both parts of the sum For the first part, let s = r+1: sum_r=0^10 binom11r+1 = sum_s=1^11 binom11s = 2^11 - 1 For the second part, using s = r+1: sum_r=0^10 binom11r+1 left( frac110 right)^r+1 = sum_s=1^11 binom11s left( frac110 right)^s = left( 1 + frac110 right)^11 - 1 = left( frac1110 right)^11 - 1 ### Step 3: Combine and find alpha Multiply both parts by 10: S = 10 left( 2^11 - 1 right) - 10 left[ left( frac1110 right)^11 - 1 right] S = 10 cdot 2^11 - 10 - 10 cdot frac11^1110^11 + 10 = 10 cdot 2^11 - frac11^1110^10 Express the first term with a denominator of 10^10: 10 cdot 2^11 = frac10^11 cdot 2^1110^10 = frac20^1110^10 Thus, the total sum is: S = frac20^11 - 11^1110^10 Comparing this with fracalpha^11 - 11^1110^10, we find: alpha = 20 ### Pattern Recognition Binomial base scaling: Whenever you see a sum of the form sum a^r binomnr, it is simply the expanded form of a shifted binomial expansion of (1 + a)^n. Factoring out scaling constants yields standard analytical forms. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Binomial Theorem

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Q1 jee_main_2024_27_jan_morning Properties of Binomial Coefficients
Given ^n-1C_r=(k^2-8)^nC_r+1, this holds true if and only if:
  • A. 2sqrt2 lt k le 3
  • B. 2sqrt3 lt k le 3sqrt2
  • C. 2sqrt3 lt k lt 3sqrt3
  • D. 2sqrt2 lt k lt 2sqrt3

Solution

### Related Formula frac^n-1C_r^nC_r+1 = fracr+1n ### Core Logic From the given equation: (k^2 - 8) = frac^n-1C_r^nC_r+1 Applying the combination property, we get: k^2 - 8 = fracr+1n Since n, r ge 0 and n ge r+1 for the combination to be valid, the ratio fracr+1n must satisfy: 0 < fracr+1n le 1 Substituting this bound into our expression: 0 < k^2 - 8 le 1 ### Step 1: Solving the Inequalities First inequality: k^2 - 8 > 0 Rightarrow k^2 > 8 Rightarrow k in (-infty, -2sqrt2) cup (2sqrt2, infty) Second inequality: k^2 - 8 le 1 Rightarrow k^2 - 9 le 0 Rightarrow k^2 le 9 Rightarrow -3 le k le 3 Taking the intersection of both intervals: k in [-3, -2sqrt2) cup (2sqrt2, 3] ### Step 2: Final Conclusion Looking at the options, we consider the positive domain interval: 2sqrt2 < k le 3 ### Pattern Recognition Combinatorics identities often reduce to bounds on variables. Memorize the ratio frac^n-1C_r^nC_r+1 = fracr+1n and use the strict combinatorial limit 0 < fracr+1n le 1 to form algebraic inequalities. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Binomial Theorem Class 11 Maths: Linear Inequalities
Q5 jee_main_2024_27_jan_morning Sum of Binomial Coefficients
If A denotes the sum of all the coefficients in the expansion of (1-3x+10x^2)^n and B denotes the sum of all the coefficients in the expansion of (1+x^2)^n, then :
  • A. A=B^3
  • B. 3A=B
  • C. B=A^3
  • D. A=3B

Solution

### Related Formula textSum of all coefficients in f(x)^n = f(1)^n ### Core Logic To find the sum of all coefficients in a polynomial expansion, substitute the variable x = 1. For A (Sum of coefficients of (1-3x+10x^2)^n): A = (1 - 3(1) + 10(1)^2)^n A = (1 - 3 + 10)^n = (8)^n For B (Sum of coefficients of (1+x^2)^n): B = (1 + (1)^2)^n B = (1 + 1)^n = (2)^n ### Step 1: Establishing the Relation We have A = 8^n and B = 2^n. Observe that 8 = 2^3. A = (2^3)^n = (2^n)^3 Substituting B = 2^n into the expression: A = B^3 ### Pattern Recognition Summing coefficients of *any* multi-nomial expansion is trivially simple: just plug in x=1 (or x=y=z=1 for multivariable expressions). It collapses the variables, leaving only the arithmetic sum of the coefficients. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Binomial Theorem
Q29 jee_main_2024_29_jan_morning Sum of Binomial Coefficients
If frac^11C_12+frac^11C_23+dots+frac^11C_910=fracnm with gcd(n,m)=1, then n+m is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 2041 to 2041

Solution

### Related Formula frac^nC_rr+1 = frac^n+1C_r+1n+1 sum_k=0^n ^nC_k = 2^n ### Core Logic The given series can be rewritten using summation notation: S = sum_r=1^9 frac^11C_rr+1 Applying the coefficient shifting identity frac^nC_rr+1 = frac^n+1C_r+1n+1: S = sum_r=1^9 frac^12C_r+112 S = frac112 sum_r=1^9 ^12C_r+1 ### Step 1: Expand and Complete the Series Expand the internal sum by shifting the index bounds: S = frac112 left( ^12C_2 + ^12C_3 + dots + ^12C_10 right) We know the complete sum of binomial coefficients for n=12 is 2^12. We just need to subtract the missing boundary terms: k = 0, 1, 11, 12. 2^12 = sum_k=0^12 ^12C_k The missing terms evaluate to: ^12C_0 = 1 ^12C_1 = 12 ^12C_11 = 12 ^12C_12 = 1 Sum of missing terms = 1 + 12 + 12 + 1 = 26. ### Step 2: Calculate Final Fraction Substitute this back into the series equation: S = frac112 left[ 2^12 - 26 right] S = frac112 [ 4096 - 26 ] S = frac407012 Simplify the fraction by dividing by 2 to achieve the coprime structure fracnm: S = frac20356 Thus, n = 2035 and m = 6, and they are coprime (gcd(2035, 6) = 1). Calculate n + m: n + m = 2035 + 6 = 2041 ### Pattern Recognition Whenever you see binomial coefficients divided by their sequential index (r+1), always use the absorption identity frac1n+1 binomn+1r+1 to bump the top index up by 1. Then fill the array to force the complete 2^n+1 sum. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Binomial Theorem
Q17 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening Binomial Coefficients
Suppose 2 - p, p, 2 - alpha, alpha are the coefficient of four consecutive terms in the expansion of (1 + x)^n . Then the value of p^2 - alpha^2 + 6alpha + 2p equals
  • A. 4
  • B. 10
  • C. 8
  • D. 6

Solution

### Related Formula textCoefficient of (r+1)^textth text term in (1+x)^n text is ^nC_r ^nC_r + ^nC_r+1 = ^n+1C_r+1 ### Core Logic Let the four consecutive binomial coefficients be ^nC_r, ^nC_r+1, ^nC_r+2, ^nC_r+3. Given these correspond to 2 - p, p, 2 - alpha, alpha respectively. From the properties of combinations: ^nC_r + ^nC_r+1 = (2 - p) + p = 2 Rightarrow ^n+1C_r+1 = 2 quad dots(1) Similarly: ^nC_r+2 + ^nC_r+3 = (2 - alpha) + alpha = 2 Rightarrow ^n+1C_r+3 = 2 quad dots(2) ### Step 1: Identifying the Inconsistency From equations (1) and (2): ^n+1C_r+1 = ^n+1C_r+3 = 2 By combination properties, if ^nC_x = ^nC_y and x neq y, then x + y = n. So, (r+1) + (r+3) = n+1 Rightarrow 2r + 4 = n+1 Rightarrow n = 2r + 3. Substitute n back into the equality: ^2r+4C_r+1 = 2 The binomial coefficient must be ge 2. However, for any valid integer r ge 0, ^2r+4C_r+1 grows very rapidly. Let's test small values: If r = 0, ^4C_1 = 4 neq 2. If r = 1, ^6C_2 = 15 neq 2. Hence, no integer values satisfy this condition, making the given data inherently inconsistent. ### Step 2: Conclusion Due to inconsistent data resulting in a mathematically impossible scenario, this question was treated as a Bonus/Dropped question. ### Pattern Recognition Adding consecutive binomial coefficients yields the sum from Pascal's triangle identity ^nC_r + ^nC_r+1 = ^n+1C_r+1. If identical sums yield small integer invariants like 2, they typically break bounding limits for ^nC_k combinations. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Binomial Theorem
Q24 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening Properties of Binomial Coefficients
Let alpha = sum_k=0^nleft(frac(^nC_k)^2k+1right) and beta = sum_k=0^n-1left(frac^nC_k^nC_k+1k+2right) . If 5alpha = 6beta , then n equals
Numerical Answer. Answer: 10 to 10

Solution

### Related Formula frac^nC_rr+1 = frac^n+1C_r+1n+1 sum_k=0^n ^n+1C_k+1 cdot ^nC_n-k = ^2n+1C_n+1 ### Core Logic Simplify alpha by absorbing the denominator: alpha = sum_k=0^n frac^nC_k cdot ^nC_kk + 1 Multiply and divide by (n+1): alpha = frac1n+1 sum_k=0^n fracn+1k+1 ^nC_k cdot ^nC_n-k alpha = frac1n+1 sum_k=0^n ^n+1C_k+1 cdot ^nC_n-k This corresponds to choosing k+1 items from a set of n+1, and n-k items from a set of n. Total items chosen = (k+1) + (n-k) = n+1 from a total pool of (n+1) + n = 2n+1. alpha = frac1n+1 cdot ^2n+1C_n+1 ### Step 1: Evaluating Beta Now for beta: beta = sum_k=0^n-1 frac^nC_k cdot ^nC_k+1k + 2 Convert ^nC_k to ^nC_n-k and absorb the denominator into ^nC_k+1: beta = frac1n+1 sum_k=0^n-1 ^nC_n-k cdot fracn+1k+2 ^nC_k+1 beta = frac1n+1 sum_k=0^n-1 ^nC_n-k cdot ^n+1C_k+2 Here, total items chosen is (n-k) + (k+2) = n+2 from a total pool of n + (n+1) = 2n+1. beta = frac1n+1 cdot ^2n+1C_n+2 ### Step 2: Applying the Given Ratio Given 5alpha = 6beta Rightarrow fracbetaalpha = frac56. fracbetaalpha = fracfrac1n+1 ^2n+1C_n+2frac1n+1 ^2n+1C_n+1 = frac^2n+1C_n+2^2n+1C_n+1 Using the ratio property frac^nC_r^nC_r-1 = fracn-r+1r: Here, n to 2n+1 and r to n+2. fracbetaalpha = frac2n+1 - (n+2) + 1n+2 = frac2n+1 - n - 2 + 1n+2 = fracnn+2 ### Step 3: Solving for n Equate and solve: fracnn+2 = frac56 6n = 5n + 10 Rightarrow n = 10 ### Pattern Recognition Any fractional binomial coefficient like C_k / (k+x) triggers an absorption identity to step up the index. Then, multiplying terms turns into a simple combinatorial Vandermonde convolution. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Binomial Theorem

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