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Chapter 4 Methods of Induction and Binomial Theorem Ex 4.2 Solutions

Complete Maharashtra State Board Balbharati & Yuvakbharati textbook solutions for Chapter 4 Methods of Induction and Binomial Theorem Ex 4.2. Step-by-step solved exercises, numerical problems, and digest answers.

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Maharashtra State Board 11th Maths Solutions Chapter 4 Methods of Induction and Binomial Theorem Ex 4.2

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Expand: (i) (√3 + √2)4
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Here, a = √3, b = √2 and n = 4. Using binomial theorem, ∴ (√3 + √2)4 = 1(9) (1) + 4(3√3) (√2) + 6(3)(2) + 4(√3) (2√2) + 1(1)(4) = 9 + 12√6 + 36 + 8√6 + 4 = 49 + 20√6

(ii) (√5 – √2)5
Solution:
Here, a = √5, b = √2 and n = 5.
Using binomial theorem,

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Expand: (i) (2x2 + 3)4
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Here, a = 2x2, b = 3 and n = 4. Using binomial theorem,

(ii)
Solution:
Here, a = 2x, b = and n = 6.
Using binomial theorem,

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Find the value of (i) (√3 + 1)4 – (√3 – 1)4
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

(ii) (2 + √5)5+ (2 – √5)5
Solution:


Adding (i) and (ii), we get
∴ (2 + √5 )5+ (2 – √5)5= (32 + 80√5 + 400 + 200√5 + 250 + 25√5) + (32 – 80√5 + 400 – 200√5+ 250 – 25√5 )
= 64 + 800 + 500
= 1364

Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Prove that: (i) (√3 + √2)6 + (√3 – √2)6 = 970
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

(ii) (√5 + 1)5– (√5 – 1)5= 352
Solution:

Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Using binomial theorem, find the value of (i) (102)4
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

(ii) (1.1)5
Solution:

Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Using binomial theorem, find the value of (i) (9.9)3
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

(ii) (0.9)4
Solution:

Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
Without expanding, find the value of (i) (x + 1)4 – 4(x + 1)3 (x – 1) + 6(x + 1)2 (x – 1)2 – 4(x + 1) (x – 1)3 + (x – 1)4
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

(ii) (2x – 1)4+ 4(2x – 1)3(3 – 2x) + 6(2x – 1)2(3 – 2x)2+ 4(2x – 1)1(3 – 2x)3+ (3 – 2x)4
Solution:

Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
Find the value of (1.02)6, correct upto four places of decimals.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Question 9 Maharashtra Board Solution
Find the value of (1.01)5, correct upto three places of decimals.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Question 10 Maharashtra Board Solution
Find the value of (0.9)6, correct upto four places of decimals.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: