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If (1+2x+3x2)10=a0+a1x+a2x2+...+a20x20, then a1 equals


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10

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20

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C

210

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B

20


Explanation for the correct option:

Find the value of a1:

Given, (1+2x+3x2)10=a0+a1x+a2x2+...+a20x20

Differentiate it with respect to x, we get

10(1+2x+3x2)92+6x=a1+2a2x+...+20a20x19

Put x=0

102=a1

∴a1=20

Hence, Option ‘B’ is Correct.


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