Question:

The coefficient of $ {{x}^{r}} $ in the expansion of $ {{(1-x)}^{-2}} $ is

Updated On: Jun 23, 2024
  • $ r $
  • $ r+1 $
  • $ r+3 $
  • $ r-1 $
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Since, $ {{(1-x)}^{-2}}=1+2x+3{{x}^{2}}+....+(r+1){{x}^{r}} $ $ \therefore $
Coefficient of $ {{x}^{r}} $ in $ {{(1-x)}^{-2}} $ is $ (r+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.