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If the sum of the coefficients in the expansion
(α2x2 2αx + 1)51
vanishes, then the value of α is ____

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Solution

The correct option is A 1
To find the sum of coefficients in any expansion, we put all variables as 1.
sum of coefficients = (α2 2α + 1)51
(α2 2α + 1)51 = 0α2 2α + 1 = 0α = 1

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