Question:

If n is a positive integer, then the number of terms in the expansion of $[x + a]^n$ is

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
  • n
  • n + 1
  • n + 2
  • infinitely many
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

n is positive interger, number of terms = n + 1
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Concepts Used:

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.