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The coefficient of x4 in the expansion of (x2x2)6 is

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60
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240
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280
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180
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Solution

The correct option is D 180
[x2(x+2)]6=[(x+2)x2]6=6r=06Cr(1)r(x+2)6r(x2)r

To get x4 in the expansion, r can take values 0,1,2 only.
So, consider 6C0(x+2)66C1(x+2)5(x2)+6C2(x+2)4(x2)2

Coefficient of x4
=6C06C2226C15C323+6C224=60480+240=180

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