JEE PYQ

[JEE Advanced 1992] x sqrt x 3 1 5 x sqrt x 3 1 5 is a

VAVidaara Admin Asked 2d ago 0 views 1 answer

$\left(x+\sqrt{x^3-1}\right)^5+\left(x-\sqrt{x^3-1}\right)^5$ is a polynomial of degree

(a) $5$
(b) $6$
(c) $7$
(d) $8$

1 Answer

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

Correct answer: (c) $7$

Only even powers of $\sqrt{x^3-1}$ survive; the highest term is $2\binom54 x(x^3-1)^2$, of degree $7$.

JEE Advanced 1992 · Binomial Theorem — verified solution by the Vidaara Team.

Log in to post your own answer or join the discussion.

Discussion (0)

No comments yet — start the discussion.

← Back to all questions