f 24Cx = 24C2x + 3, find x.
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Solution
Given:
24Cx = 24C2x + 3
We have,
\[24 = x + 2x + 3\] [∵\[{}^n C_x = {}^n C_y \Rightarrow x = y\]] or, \[n = x + y\]
\[\Rightarrow 24 = 3x + 3\]
\[ \Rightarrow 3x = 21\]
\[ \Rightarrow x = 7\]
\[ \Rightarrow 3x = 21\]
\[ \Rightarrow x = 7\]
Concept: Concept of Combinations
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