The coefficient of in the expansion of is
- (A)8
- (B)9
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
Using the binomial theorem, the general term in the expansion of is:
For the coefficient of , we need , which gives .
Substituting :
Therefore, the coefficient is .
For the coefficient of , we need , which gives .
Substituting :
Therefore, the coefficient is .
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