MathematicsBinomial Expansion for Positive Integral IndexJEE Advanced 1988Moderate
Visualized Solution (English)
Define the Expression R and f
- Given: R=(55+11)2n+1
- Given: f=R−[R], where [R] is the greatest integer part.
- To Prove: Rf=42n+1
Introduce the Conjugate R′
- Let R′=(55−11)2n+1
- This is the conjugate of the original expression R.
Establish the Bounds for R′
- Since 11<55<12, we have 0<55−11<1.
- Raising a value between 0 and 1 to any positive power 2n+1 results in a value between 0 and 1.
- Therefore, 0<R′<1.
Binomial Expansion of R and R′
- R=(55+11)2n+1=∑k=02n+12n+1Ck(55)2n+1−k(11)k
- R′=(55−11)2n+1=∑k=02n+12n+1Ck(55)2n+1−k(−11)k
Subtracting the Expansions
- R−R′=2[2n+1C1(55)2n⋅11+2n+1C3(55)2n−2⋅113+…]
- Since (55)2=125 is an integer, the term in the bracket is an integer.
- Thus, R−R′=Even Integer.
Relating R,f, and R′
- Substitute R=[R]+f into R−R′=I (where I is an even integer).
- [R]+f−R′=I⇒f−R′=I−[R]
- Since I and [R] are integers, f−R′ must be an integer.
Proving f=R′
- We have 0<f<1 and 0<R′<1.
- Subtracting these inequalities: −1<f−R′<1.
- The only integer in the interval (−1,1) is 0.
- Therefore, f−R′=0⇒f=R′.
Final Product Calculation
- Rf=R⋅R′=(55+11)2n+1(55−11)2n+1
- Rf=[(55+11)(55−11)]2n+1
- Rf=[(55)2−112]2n+1=[125−121]2n+1
- Rf=42n+1
Key Takeaway and Summary
- Key Takeaway: Use the conjugate R′ to eliminate irrational terms in fractional part problems.
- Logic Check: Always verify the bounds of the conjugate (0<R′<1).
- Next Challenge: Try solving for R=(33+5)2n and find the relation between R and f.
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