JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Binomial Theorem and Mathematical Induction Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Binomial Theorem

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    In the binomial expansion \[{{(a+bx)}^{-3}}\] \[=\frac{1}{8}+\frac{9}{8}x+....\], then the value of a and b are:

    A) a = 2, b = 3

    B) a = 2, b = -6

    C) a = 3, b = 2

    D) a = -3, b = 2

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] Given expansion is \[{{(a+bx)}^{-3}}\] which can be written as
    \[{{\left[ a\left( 1+\frac{b}{a}x \right) \right]}^{-3}}={{a}^{-3}}{{\left( 1+\frac{b}{a}x \right)}^{-3}}\]
    \[={{a}^{-3}}\left( 1-\frac{3b}{a}x+6{{\left( \frac{b}{a}x \right)}^{2}}-...... \right)\]
    \[(By\,\,using{{(1+x)}^{-3}}=1-3x+6{{x}^{2}}-.........)\]
    But given that: \[{{(a+bx)}^{-3}}=\frac{1}{8}+\frac{9}{8}x+.......\]
    \[\therefore \,\,\,\,{{a}^{-3}}\left[ 1-\frac{3b}{a}x+6\frac{{{b}^{2}}}{{{a}^{2}}}.{{x}^{2}}-.... \right]=\frac{1}{8}+\frac{9}{8}x+....\]
    \[\Rightarrow \,{{a}^{-3}}=\frac{1}{8}={{2}^{-3}}\Rightarrow a=2\]
    and \[-3b{{a}^{-4}}={{9.2}^{-3}}\Rightarrow b=-6\]


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