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If 1² · ( ¹⁵ C₁ ) + 2² · ( ¹⁵ C₂ ) + 3² · ( ¹⁵ C₃ ) + + 15² · ( ¹⁵ C₁₅ ) = 2m · 3ⁿ · 5k, where m, n, k ∈ N, then m + n + k is equal to :-

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula

The general property linking indices to binomial coefficients is:

r · nr = n · n-1r-1
Core Logic

The given series can be structured using summation notation:

S = Σr=1¹⁵ r² · 15r

Apply the identity r · 15r = 15 · 14r-1 to reduce one factor of r:

S = Σr=1¹⁵ r · [ 15 · 14r-1 ] = 15 Σr=1¹⁵ r · 14r-1
Step 1: Splitting the linear term

Rewrite the index variable r as (r - 1) + 1 to align with the binomial lower index:

S = 15 Σr=1¹⁵ ((r - 1) + 1) · 14r-1 S = 15 Σr=1¹⁵ (r - 1) · 14r-1 + 15 Σr=1¹⁵ 14r-1

Applying the property again to the first summation term: (r-1) 14r-1 = 14 13r-2:

S = 15 · 14 Σr=2¹⁵ 13r-2 + 15 Σr=1¹⁵ 14r-1
Step 2: Evaluating the Sums and Prime Factorization

Using the standard total sum of binomial coefficients Σk=0ⁿ nk = 2ⁿ:

S = 15 · 14 · 2¹³ + 15 · 2¹⁴

Factor out 15 · 2¹³ from the expression:

S = 15 · 2¹³ (14 + 2) = 15 · 2¹³ (16) = 15 · 2¹³ · 2⁴ S = 15 · 2¹⁷ = (3¹ · 5¹) · 2¹⁷

Matching this with the given format 2^m · 3ⁿ · 5^k, we identify: m = 17, n = 1, and k = 1.

Step 3: Calculating the sum of exponents

Evaluating the targeted summation:

m + n + k = 17 + 1 + 1 = 19
Pattern Recognition

For a series of the type Σ r² nr, remember the standard identity shortcut: n(n-1)2ⁿ⁻² + n2ⁿ⁻¹. Plugging in n=15 instantly outputs 15(14)2¹³ + 15(2¹⁴), bypasses matching terms manually.

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Q2 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Sum of Coefficients and Limits
Let a be the sum of all coefficients in the expansion of (1 - 2x + 2x²)²⁰²³ (3 - 4x² + 2x³)²⁰²⁴ and b = x → 0 ( ∫₀x (1 + t)t²⁰²⁴ + 1 dtx² ). If the equations cx² + dx + e = 0 and 2bx² + ax + 4 = 0 have a common root, where c, d, e in R, then d : c : e equals
  • A. 2:1:4
  • B. 4:1:4
  • C. 1:2:4
  • D. 1:1:4

Solution

Core Logic

To find the sum of all coefficients in a polynomial expansion, substitute x = 1.

a = (1 - 2(1) + 2(1)²)²⁰²³ (3 - 4(1)² + 2(1)³)²⁰²⁴ a = (1)²⁰²³ (1)²⁰²⁴ = 1
Step 1: Evaluate Limit for b

Evaluate b = x → 0 ∫₀x ln(1 + t)1 + t²⁰²⁴ dtx² Using L'Hôpital's Rule (differentiating numerator via Newton-Leibniz):

b = x → 0 ln(1 + x)1 + x²⁰²⁴2x = x → 0 (ln(1 + x))/(x) × 12(1 + x²⁰²⁴) b = 1 × (1)/(2) = (1)/(2)
Step 2: Analyze Common Roots

The given second equation is 2bx² + ax + 4 = 0. Substitute a = 1 and b = (1)/(2):

2((1)/(2))x² + 1(x) + 4 = 0 x² + x + 4 = 0

The discriminant of x² + x + 4 = 0 is D = 1 - 16 < 0. Roots are non-real complex conjugates.

Step 3: Final Ratio

Since c, d, e in R and one root is common with a quadratic having non-real roots, both roots must be common. Thus, the coefficients must be proportional:

(c)/(1) = (d)/(1) = (e)/(4)

This implies d : c : e = 1 : 1 : 4.

Pattern Recognition

If a quadratic equation with real coefficients shares a common root with another quadratic having complex roots (D < 0), both roots must be shared, meaning their coefficients are directly proportional.

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Q25 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Coefficients in Expansion
In the expansion of (1 + x)(1 - x²)(1 + (3)/(x) + (3)/(x²) + (1)/(x³))⁵, x ≠ 0, the sum of the coefficient of x³ and x⁻¹³ is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 118 to 118

Solution

Core Logic
(1+x)(1-x²) ( (1 + (1)/(x))³ )⁵ = (1+x)(1-x)(1+x) (x+1)¹⁵x¹⁵ = (1-x)(1+x)¹⁷x¹⁵ = (1+x)¹⁷ - x(1+x)¹⁷x¹⁵
Step 1: Find Coefficient of x^3

To find coeff of x³ in (1+x)¹⁷ - x(1+x)¹⁷x¹⁵, we need the coeff of x¹⁸ in the numerator (1+x)¹⁷ - x(1+x)¹⁷. The maximum power of x in (1+x)¹⁷ is 17, and in x(1+x)¹⁷ is 18. Coeff of x¹⁸ in (1+x)¹⁷ is 0. Coeff of x¹⁸ in x(1+x)¹⁷ is the coeff of x¹⁷ in (1+x)¹⁷, which is 1717 = 1. Thus, coeff of x¹⁸ in the numerator is 0 - 1 = -1.

Step 2: Find Coefficient of x^{-13}

To find coeff of x⁻¹³, we need the coeff of x² in the numerator (1+x)¹⁷ - x(1+x)¹⁷. Coeff of x² in (1+x)¹⁷ is 172. Coeff of x² in x(1+x)¹⁷ is coeff of x¹ in (1+x)¹⁷, which is 171. Value = 172 - 171 = (17 × 16)/(2) - 17 = 136 - 17 = 119.

Step 3: Final Sum

Sum of coefficients = -1 + 119 = 118.

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