MathematicsProperties of Binomial CoefficientsJEE Advanced 1989Moderate
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Identifying the General Term Tr
- Let the given sum be S.
- The general term of the series is Tr=(−1)r(r+1)2Cr, where r=0,1,2,…,n.
- The complete sum is S=∑r=0n(−1)r(r+1)2Cr.
Expanding the Quadratic Term (r+1)2
- Expand the quadratic part: (r+1)2=r2+2r+1.
- Substitute this into the general term: Tr=(−1)r(r2+2r+1)Cr.
Using Falling Factorials for r2
- To simplify the summation, rewrite r2 as r(r−1)+r.
- Thus, (r+1)2=[r(r−1)+r]+2r+1=r(r−1)+3r+1.
- The general term becomes: Tr=(−1)r[r(r−1)+3r+1]Cr.
Splitting the Summation
- Using the linearity of summation:
- S=∑r=0n(−1)rr(r−1)Cr+3∑r=0n(−1)rrCr+∑r=0n(−1)rCr.
Property of Binomial Coefficients
- Recall the property: rCr=n⋅n−1Cr−1.
- Applying it twice: r(r−1)Cr=n(n−1)⋅n−2Cr−2.
Evaluating the First Sum
- First term: n(n−1)∑r=2n(−1)rn−2Cr−2.
- Let k=r−2, then the sum is n(n−1)∑k=0n−2(−1)k+2n−2Ck.
- Since (−1)k+2=(−1)k, the sum is n(n−1)(1−1)n−2=0 for n>2.
Evaluating the Second Sum
- Second term: 3n∑r=1n(−1)rn−1Cr−1.
- This is 3n∑k=0n−1(−1)k+1n−1Ck=−3n(1−1)n−1=0 for n>1.
Evaluating the Third Sum
- Third term: ∑r=0n(−1)rCr.
- This is the standard expansion of (1−1)n=0 for n>0.
Combining the Results
- Combining all parts:
- S=0+3(0)+0=0.
- This result holds true for all n>2.
Conclusion and Key Takeaways
- Key Takeaway: Use r(r−1)…(r−k+1)nCr=n(n−1)…(n−k+1)n−kCr−k to reduce terms.
- Condition Check: The sum is zero because each component represents (1−1)m where m≥1.
- Next Challenge: Try proving the identity for ∑(−1)r(r+1)3Cr.
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