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Number of terms in the expansion of (a + b)n where n ∈ N is one less than the power n.

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Number of terms in the expansion of (a + b)n where n ∈ N is one less than the power n.

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  • False

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True or False
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Solution

This statement is False.

Explanation:

Since, the number of terms in the given expression (a + b)n is 1 more than n

i.e., n + 1

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Chapter 8: Binomial Theorem - Exercise [Page 146]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics Exemplar [English] Class 11
Chapter 8 Binomial Theorem
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