The coefficient of x 18 in the expansion of x 4 - 1 x 3 15 is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

The coefficient of x18 in the expansion of x4-1x315 is ____________

Solution

Given,

Binomial expression x4-1x315

Now general term is given by,

Tr+1=Cr15x415-r-1x3r

Tr+1=Cr15x60-7r(-1)r

For coefficient of x18, equate 60-7r=18

r=6

Coefficient of x18=-16·C615=5005

Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (06 Apr Shift 1)

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