The expansion (x−x22)40 is a polynomial of nth degree in x, then n=
A
20
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B
40
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C
80
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D
120
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Solution
The correct option is B80 Tr+1=40Crx40−rx2r2−r The power of x=40+r Highest power of x occurs when r=40 (last term) Hence, highest power of x is 80. Hence, the polynomial is of degree 80.