7.Binomial Theorem
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If the sum of the coefficients in the expansion of ${({\alpha ^2}{x^2} - 2\alpha {\rm{ }}x + 1)^{51}}$ vanishes, then the value of $\alpha $ is

A

$2$

B

$-1$

C

$1$

D

$-2$

(IIT-1991)

Solution

(c) The sum of the coefficients of the polynomial ${({\alpha ^2}{x^2} – 2\alpha \,x + 1)^{51}}$is obtained by putting $x = 1$ in ${({\alpha ^2}{x^2} – 2\alpha \,x + 1)^{51}}$.

Therefore by hypothesis ${({\alpha ^2} – 2\alpha + 1)^{51}} = 0 \Rightarrow \alpha = 1$

Standard 11
Mathematics

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