Question
Mathematics Question on Binomial theorem
For 2≤r≤n,(rn)+2(r−1n)+(rn+2) is equal to
A
(r−1n+1)
B
2(r+1n+1)
C
2 \binom{n+1}
D
2(rn+1)
Answer
2(rn+1)
Explanation
Solution
(rn)+2(r−1n)+(r−2n)=[(rn)+(r−1n)]
+[(n−rn)+(n−rn)]=(rn+1)+(r−1n+1)=(rn+1)
[∵nCr+nCr−1=n+1Cr]