Question:

If $21^{st}$ and $22^{nd}$ terms in the expansion of $(1 + x)^{44}$ are equal, then $x$ is equal to

Updated On: Oct 9, 2024
  • $\frac {21}{22}$
  • $\frac {23}{24}$
  • $\frac {8}{7}$
  • $\frac {7}{8}$
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Given expansion is $(1+x)^{44}$.
According to the question, $T_{21}=T_{22}$
${ }^{44} C_{20} x^{20}={ }^{44} C_{21} x^{21}$
$\Rightarrow x=\frac{{ }^{44} C_{20}}{{ }^{44} C_{21}}$
$\Rightarrow x=\frac{\frac{44 !}{20 ! \times 24 !}}{\frac{44 !}{21 ! \times 23 !}}=\frac{21 ! \times 23 !}{20 ! \times 24 !}$
$=\frac{21}{24}=\frac{7}{8}$
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Binomial Theorem

The binomial theorem formula is used in the expansion of any power of a binomial in the form of a series. The binomial theorem formula is 

Properties of Binomial Theorem

  • The number of coefficients in the binomial expansion of (x + y)n is equal to (n + 1).
  • There are (n+1) terms in the expansion of (x+y)n.
  • The first and the last terms are xn and yn respectively.
  • From the beginning of the expansion, the powers of x, decrease from n up to 0, and the powers of a, increase from 0 up to n.
  • The binomial coefficients in the expansion are arranged in an array, which is called Pascal's triangle. This pattern developed is summed up by the binomial theorem formula.