If f(x) = (x – 1) (x – 3) (x – 7) (x – 9)………… (x – 99), then what will be the coefficient of x49 in f(x)?
If f(x) = (x – 1) (x – 3) (x – 7) (x – 9)………… (x – 99), then what will be the coefficient of x49 in f(x)?
Option 1 -
–1275
Option 2 -
–2500
Option 3 -
2500
Option 4 -
1275
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Correct Option - 2
Detailed Solution:Coefficient of x49 = − Sum of the roots of f (x)
= − (1 + 3 + 7 +9+ . + 99)
− (50)2= −2500
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