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[JEE Main 2011] the coefficient of x 7 in 1 x x 2 x 3 6 is

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The coefficient of $x^7$ in $(1-x-x^2+x^3)^6$ is

(a) $-132$
(b) $-144$
(c) $132$
(d) $144$

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VAVidaara Admin ✓ Vidaara Team ✓ Accepted · 2d ago ▲ 0

Correct answer: (b) $-144$

$(1-x-x^2+x^3)^6=(1-x)^{12}(1+x)^6$; the coefficient of $x^7$ works out to $-144$.

JEE Main 2011 · Binomial Theorem — verified solution by the Vidaara Team.

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