Q.

If the co-efficient of x9 in (αx3+1βx)11 and the co-efficient of x-9 in (αx-1βx3)11 are equal, then (αβ)2 is equal to ________ .            [2023]


Ans.

(1)

(r+1)th term in (αx3+1βx)11=Cr11α11-r·β-r·x33-4r

Here, 33-4r=9r=6

  Coefficient of x9=C611α5β-6

(r+1)th term in (αx-1βx3)11=Cr11α11-r(-1β)r·x11-4r

Here, 11-4r=-9r=5

 Coefficient of x-9=-C511α6β-5

Now, C611α5β6=-C511α6β5  [Given]1β=-α(αβ)2=1