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PREFACE

Without Allah’s help a man can neither make nor create even a single thing in the world.

I thank Almighty Allah who gave me a chance to serve the students in the field of
mathematics. I have framed these books with sheer sincerity in the best interest of the
students. These books provide a comprehensive, easy and conceptual approach to the
papers of A-Level Cambridge Examinations. I am very thankful to Amjad Iqbal Ex-Head of
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Iqbal (Islamabad), Ch. Anjum Rasool, M. Younis (Sargodha) and many others who
encouraged me in writing these books. Any Suggestion, comments, criticisms and indication
of errors for the improvement will be highly appreciated.

I pray that my humble efforts will help the students in achieving their future objectives.
Thanks.

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M.Sc Mathematics

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Riaz Hussain Taunsvi, a renowned foreign qualified scholar of Mathematics, has been
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Contents
NEW LIST OF FORMULAE (MF19) ................................................................................................................ 5
SYALLABUS (2020 - 2022) ........................................................................................................................... 7
CHANGES TO SUBJECT CONTENT (P1) ........................................................................................................ 10
UNIT-1: BINOMIAL EXPANSION.................................................................................................................. 12
UNIT-2: QUADRATIC .................................................................................................................................. 30
UNIT-3: TRIGONOMETRY ........................................................................................................................... 52
UNIT-4: FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................... 94
UNIT-5: COORDINATE GEOMETRY ........................................................................................................... 138
UNIT-6: CIRCULAR MEASURE ................................................................................................................... 174
UNIT-7: SERIES ......................................................................................................................................... 206
UNIT-8: DIFFERENTIATION ....................................................................................................................... 234
UNIT-9: INTEGRATION ............................................................................................................................. 288
SPECIMEN PAPER FOR EXAMINATION FROM 2020 .................................................................................. 341
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New list of formulae (MF19)

PURE MATHEMATICS
Mensuration
Volume of sphere = 43  r 3
Surface area of sphere = 4r2
Volume of cone or pyramid  13  base area  height
Area of curved surface of cone = r slant height
Arc length of circle = r ( in radians)
Area of sector of circle  12 r 2 ( in radians)
Algebra
For the quadratic equation ax2  bx  c  0 :
b  b 2  4ac
x
2a
For an arithmetic series:
un  a   n  1 d , S n  12 n  a  l   12 n 2a   n  1 d 
For a geometric series:
a 1  r n 
un  ar n1
, Sn 
1 r
 r  1 S 
a
1 r
 r  1
Binomial expansion:
n n  n
a  b  a n    a n 1b    a n  2 b 2    a n 3 b3  ...  b n , where n is a positive
n

1  2 3 
integer
n n!
and   
 r  r ! n  r !
n  n  1 n  n  1 n  2 
1  x   1  nx  x2  x3 ... , where n is rational and x  1
n

2! 3!
Trigonometry
sin 
tan  
cos
cos2  + sin2  1, 1+ tan2  sec2 , cot2 + 1  cosec2
sin (A  B )  sin A cos B  cos A sin B
cos (A  B )  cos A cos B sin A sin B
tan A  tan B
tan  A  B  
1 tan A tan B
sin 2A  2 sin A cos A
cos 2A  cos2 A – sin2 A  2 cos2 A–1  1– 2
sin2 A
2 tan A
tan 2 A 
1  tan 2 A
Principal values:
 12   sin 1 x  12  0  cos1 x    12   tan 1 x  12 
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Differentiation
f(x) f(x)
xn nxn–1
1
ln x
x
ex ex
sin x cos x
cos x – sin x
tan x sec2 x
sec x sec x tan x
cosec x – cosec x cot x
cot x – cosec2 x
1
tan–1 x
1  x2
du dv
uv v u
dx dx
du dv
u v u
dx dx
v
v2
dy dy dx
If x = f(t) and y = g(t) then  
dx dt dt
Integration
(Arbitrary constants are omitted; a denotes a positive constant)
f(x)  f ( x )dx
x n 1
xn  n  1
n 1
1
ln x
x
ex ex
sin x – cos x
cos x sin x
sec2 x tan x
1 1 x
tan 1  
x a
2 2
a a
1 1 xa
ln (x > a)
x a
2 2
2a x  a
ax
 x  a
1 1
ln
a x
2 2
2a a  x
dv du
u dx  uv   v dx
dx dx
f ( x)
 dx  ln f ( x)
f ( x)
Vectors
If a  a1 i  a2 j  a3 k and b  b1 i  b2 j  b3 k then
a.b  a1b1  a2b2  a3b3  a b cos

SYALLABUS (2020 - 2022)
Pure Mathematics
1.1 Quadratics
Candidates should be able to:
• carry out the process of completing the square for
a quadratic polynomial ax2 + bx + c and use a
completed square form
• find the discriminant of a quadratic polynomial
ax2 + bx + c and use the discriminant
• solve quadratic equations, and quadratic
inequalities, in one unknown
• solve by substitution a pair of simultaneous
equations of which one is linear and one is
quadratic
• recognise and solve equations in x which are
quadratic in some function of x.
1.2 Functions
Candidates should be able to:
• understand the terms function, domain, range,
one-one function, inverse function and
composition of functions
• identify the range of a given function in simple
cases, and find the composition of two given
functions
• determine whether or not a given function is one-
one, and find the inverse of a one-one function in
simple cases
• illustrate in graphical terms the relation between
a one-one function and its inverse
• understand and use the transformations of the
graph of y = f(x) given by
y = f(x) + a, y = f(x + a),
y = af(x), y = f(ax)
and simple combinations of these.
1.3 Coordinate geometry
Candidates should be able to:
• find the equation of a straight line given
sufficient information
• interpret and use any of the forms y = mx + c,
y – y1 = m(x – x1), ax + by + c = 0 in solving
problems
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Notes and examples
e.g. to locate the vertex of the graph of
y = ax2 + bx + c or to sketch the graph
e.g. to determine the number of real roots of the
equation ax2 + bx + c = 0. Knowledge of the term
‘repeated root’ is included.
By factorising, completing the square and using the
formula.
e.g. x + y + 1 = 0 and x2 + y2 = 25, 2x + 3y = 7 and
3x2 = 4 + 4xy.
e.g. x4 – 5x2 + 4 = 0, 6x + x − 1 = 0,
2
tan x = 1 + tan x.
Notes and examples
1
e.g. range of f : x for x  1 and range of
x
g : x  x2 + 1 for x including the condition that a
composite function gf can only be formed when the
range of f is within the domain of g.
e.g. finding the inverse of h : x  (2x + 3)2 – 4 for
3
x .
2
Sketches should include an indication of the mirror
line y = x.
Including use of the terms ‘translation’, ‘reflection’
and ‘stretch’ in describing transformations. Questions
may involve algebraic or trigonometric functions, or
other graphs with given features.
Notes and examples
e.g. given two points, or one point and the gradient.
Including calculations of distances, gradients,
midpoints, points of intersection and use of the
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relationship between the gradients of parallel and

perpendicular lines.
• understand that the equation Including use of the expanded form
(x – a)2 + (y – b)2 = r2 represents the circle with x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0.
centre (a, b) and radius r
• use algebraic methods to solve problems Including use of elementary geometrical properties of
involving lines and circles circles, e.g. tangent perpendicular to radius, angle in
a semicircle, symmetry.
Implicit differentiation is not included.
• understand the relationship between a graph and e.g. to determine the set of values of k for which the
its associated algebraic equation, and use the line y = x + k intersects, touches or does not meet a
relationship between points of intersection of quadratic curve.
graphs and solutions of equations.
1.4 Circular measure
Candidate should be able to: Notes and examples
• understand the definition of a radian, and use the
relationship between radians and degrees
1 Including calculation of lengths and angles in
• use the formulae s  r and A  r 2 triangles and areas of triangles.
2
in solving problems concerning the arc length
and sector area of a circle.
1.5 Trigonometry
Candidates should be able to: Notes and examples
• sketch and use graphs of the sine, cosine and Including e.g. y = 3 sin x, y = 1 – cos 2x,
tangent functions (for angles of any size, and
 1 
using either degrees or radians) y = tan  x  .
 4 
• use the exact values of the sine, cosine and 1 3 1
tangent of 30°, 45°, 60°, and related angles e.g. cos 150 = – 3, sin   .
2 4 2
• use the notations sin–1 x, cos–1 x, tan–1 x to denote No specialised knowledge of these functions is
the principal values of the inverse trigonometric required, but understanding of them as examples of
relations inverse functions is expected.
sin  e.g. in proving identities, simplifying expressions and
• use the identities  tan  and solving equations.
cos 
sin2  + cos2   1
• Find all the solutions of simple trigonometrical e.g. solve 3 sin 2x + 1 = 0 for − < x < ,
equations lying in a specified interval (general 3 sin2  − 5 cos  − 1 = 0 for 0    360.
forms of solution are not included).
1.6 Series
Candidates should be able to: Notes and examples
• use the expansion of (a + b) , where n is a
n
n
positive integer Including the notations  r  and n!
 
Knowledge of the greatest term and properties of the
coefficients are not required.
• recognise arithmetic and geometric progressions
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• use the formulae for the nth term and for the sum Including knowledge that numbers a, b, c are ‘in
of the first n terms to solve problems involving arithmetic progression’ if 2b = a + c (or equivalent)
arithmetic or geometric progressions and are ‘in geometric progression’ if b2 = ac (or
equivalent).
Questions may involve more than one progression.
• use the condition for the convergence of a
geometric progression, and the formula for the
sum to infinity of a convergent geometric
progression.
1.7 Differentiation
Candidates should be able to: Notes and examples
• understand the gradient of a curve at a point as Only an informal understanding of the idea of a limit
the limit of the gradients of a suitable sequence is expected.
of chords, and use the notations e.g. includes consideration of the gradient of the
d2y chord joining the points with x coordinates 2 and
f   x  , f   x  , , and
dy
for first and (2 + h) on the curve y = x3. Formal use of the general
dx dx 2
method of differentiation from first principles is not
second derivatives
required.
• use the derivative of xn (for any rational n), dy 3
together with constant multiples, sums and e.g. find , given y  2 x  5 .
dx
differences of functions, and of composite
functions using the chain rule
• apply differentiation to gradients, tangents and Including connected rates of change, e.g. given the
normals, increasing and decreasing functions and rate of increase of the radius of a circle, find the rate
rates of change of increase of the area for a specific value of one of
the variables.
• locate stationary points and determine their Including use of the second derivative for identifying
nature, and use information about stationary maxima and minima; alternatives may be used in
points in sketching graphs. questions where no method is specified.
Knowledge of points of inflexion is not included.
1.8 Integration
Candidates should be able to: Notes and examples
• understand integration as the reverse process of
differentiation, and integrate (ax + b)n (for any  3
e.g.  2 x  5 x  1 dx,   1
dx .
 2 x  3
2
rational n except –1), together with constant
multiples, sums and differences
• solve problems involving the evaluation of a e.g. to find the equation of the curve through (1, –2)
constant of integration dy
for which  2x  1 .
dx
• evaluate definite integrals Including simple cases of ‘improper’ integrals, such
1
 

1
as 
0
x 2 dx and
1
x 2 dx .
• use definite integration to find A volume of revolution may involve a region not
- the area of a region bounded by a curve and lines bounded by the axis of rotation, e.g. the region
parallel to the axes, or between a curve and a line between y = 9 – x2 and y = 5 rotated about the x-axis.
or between two curves.
- a volume of revolution about one of the axes.
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Changes to subject content (P1)

Summary of changes to Pure Mathematics 1 content by section

 Section 1 Quadratics: linear inequalities content removed.
 Section 2 Functions: transformations content added.
 Section 3 Coordinate geometry: circles content added.
 Vectors: The section has moved from Paper 1 to Paper 3.
 Section 7 Differentiation: limits content added.
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1. O/N 19/P12/Q1
6
 x
The coefficient of x in the expansion of  4  ax  1   is 3. Find the value of the
2
 2
constant a. [4]
Solution:
n  n  1 x 2
1  x 
n
We know that  1  nx   
2!
2
x
6 6  5  
 x  x  2   
1    1  6   
 2 2 2

 x2  15
 1  3 x  15      1  3x  x2  
 4  4
6

 4  ax  1     4  ax  1  3x  x 2  

x 15
 2  4 

Terms involving x2 only are  15 x 2  3ax 2 = 15  3a  x

2

Given that coefficient of x2 is = 3 , Comparing the coefficients of x2.

15  3a  3  5  a  1  a  1  5  a  -4 Ans.

2. M/J 19/P12/Q1
2 5
Find the coefficient of x in the expansion of ( 𝑥 – 3𝑥) . [3]

Solution:
To find a specific term in the expansion of (a + b)n we use.
Tr+1 = nCr 𝑎n−r 𝑏 r
5
Specific term in the expansion of ( 𝑥2 – 3𝑥)
2 5−r
Tr+1 = 5Cr ( 𝑥 ) (−3𝑥)r

1 5−r
Tr+1 = 5Cr (2)5−r ( 𝑥 ) (−3)r 𝑥 r

= 5Cr (2)5−r (𝑥)−5+r (𝑥)r (−3)r

= 5Cr (2)5−r (−3)r (𝑥)−5+r+r
= 5Cr (2)5−r (−3)r (𝑥)−5+2r .
Coefficient of x = ?
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⇒ (𝑥)−5+2r = 𝑥1
6
⇒ −5 + 2r = 1 ⇒ 2r = 1 + 5 ⇒ r= ⇒ r=3
2

∴ Coefficient of x = 5C3 (2)5−3 (−3)3 = 10(2)2 (−27) = −1080 Ans.

3. O/N 18/P12/Q1
1 2 7
Find the coefficient of in the expansion of (3𝑥 + ) . [4]
𝑥2 3𝑥 2

Solution:
1
Coefficient of or 𝑥 −2 = ?
𝑥2

To find a specific term in the expansion of (a + b)n we use, Tr+1 = nCr an−r br
2 7
Specific term in the expansion of (3𝑥 + ) is:
3𝑥 2
2 r
Tr+1 = 7Cr (3𝑥)7−r (3𝑥 2 ) = 7Cr (3)7−r (𝑥)7−r (2)r (3𝑥 2 )−r

= 7Cr (3)7−r 𝑥 7−r 2r 3−r 𝑥 −2r = 7Cr . 37−2r . 2r . 𝑥 7−3r

According to given condition,
x73r  x 2
9
⇒ 7 – 3r = −2 ⇒ 7 + 2 = 3r ⇒ r= ⇒ r=3
3
1
∴ Coefficient of is = 7C3 . 37−2(3) . 23 = 840 Ans.
𝑥2

OR
2 7 2 7 2 7
(3x + ) = [3𝑥 (1 + 9𝑥 3 )] = (3𝑥)7 [1 + ]
3𝑥 2 9𝑥 3

We know that,
n(n−1)𝑥 2 n(n−1) (n−2) 𝑥 3
(1 + X)n = 1 + nx + + + ….
2! 3!

2 7.6 2 2 7.6.5 2 3
= 2187 𝑥 7 [1 + 7 (9𝑥 3 ) + (9𝑥 3 ) + (9𝑥 3 ) ]
2 6

14 28 280
= 2187 𝑥 7 [1 + + + ]
9𝑥 3 27𝑥 6 729 𝑥 9
1 280
∴ Coefficient of 𝑥 2 = 2187 (729) = 840 Ans.

4. M/J 18/P12/Q1
𝑥 6
The coefficient of x2 in the expansion of (2 + 2) + (a + 𝑥)5 is 330. Find the value of the
constant a. [5]
Solution:
𝑥 6
(2 + 2) + (a + 𝑥)5
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𝑥 6 𝑥 5
= [2 (1 + 4)] + [a (1 + a)]

𝑥 6 𝑥 5
= 26 (1 + 4) + a5 (1 + a)

𝑛 n(n−1)𝑥 2
Expanding up to 𝑥 2 {∵ (1 + 𝑥) = 1 + nx + 2!

𝑥 2 𝑥 2
𝑥 6(5)( ) 𝑥 5(4)( )
4 5 a
64 [1 + 6 (4) + ] + a [1 + 5 ( 𝑎 ) + ]
2! 2!

3 15 5𝑥 10 𝑥 2
= 64 [1 + 𝑥+ 𝑥 2 ] + a5 [1 + + ]
2 16 a a2

According to given data

15 10
64(16) + a5 ( a2 ) = 330

60 + 10a3 = 330 ⇒ 6 + a3 = 33 ⇒ a3 = 33 – 6
1
⇒ a3 = 27 ⇒ a = (27) 3 ⇒ a = 3 Ans.

5. O/N 17/P12/Q1
1 9
Find the term independent of x in the expansion of (2𝑥 − ) . [4]
4𝑥 2

Solution:
Term independent of x = ?
n
To find a specific term in the expansion of (a + b)n, we use Cr an−r br .
1 9 9 1 r
Specific term in the of expansion of (2𝑥 − 4𝑥 2 ) is = Cr (2𝑥)9−r (− 4𝑥 2 )
9 1 r
= Cr (2)9−r (𝑥)9−r (− 4 ) 𝑥 −2r
9 1 r
= Cr (2)9−r (−1)r (22 ) 𝑥 9−3r
9
= Cr (2)9−3r (−1)r (𝑥)9−3r
𝑥 9 − 3r = 𝑥 0 ⇒ 9 – 3r = 0 ⇒ 3r = 9
9
⇒ r= ⇒ r=3
3
9
Term independent of x = C3 (2)9−3(3) (−1)3 = −84 Ans.

6. M/J 17/P12/Q1
1 5
(i) Find the coefficient of x in the expansion of (2𝑥 − 𝑥 ) . [2]
1 5
(ii) Hence find the coefficient of x in the expansion of (1 + 3𝑥 2 ) (2𝑥 − 𝑥 ) . [4]
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Solution:
(i) Coefficient of x = ?
To find a specific term in the expansion of (a + b)n,
n 1
We use Tr+1 = Cr an−r br ⇒ Tr+1 = 5Cr (2𝑥)5−𝑟 (− 𝑥 )r
5 1
⇒ Tr+1 = Cr 25−r . 𝑥 5−r (−1)r (𝑥 r ) = 5Cr (2)5−r 𝑥 5−r (−1)r 𝑥 −r
= 5Cr (2)5−r (−1)r 𝑥 5−2r
According to given condition 𝑥 5−2r = 𝑥1
5−1
⇒ 5 – 2r = 1 ⇒ 5 – 1 = 2r ⇒ = r ⇒ r=2
2

∴ Coefficient of x is = 5Cr (2)5−𝑟 (−1)r = 5C2 (2)5−2 (−1)2 is = 80 Ans.

(ii) Coefficient of x = ?
1 5
Coefficient of x in the expansion of (2𝑥 − ) = 80
𝑥
1 5
Now we have to find coefficient of 𝑥 −1 in the expansion of (2𝑥 − ) .
𝑥
5−2r −1
Considering part (i), we may write 𝑥 =𝑥
−6
⇒ 5 – 2r = −1 ⇒ −2r = − 1 – 5 ⇒ r = −2 ⇒ r=3
Coefficient of 𝑥 −1 is = 5C3 (2)5−3 (−1)3 = −40
1 5
Term involving x in the expansion of (1 + 3𝑥 2 ) (2x − ) is:
𝑥
= (1 + 3𝑥 2 ) (… … + 80𝑥 − 40𝑥 −1 + … … )
Term in X only are = 80x – 120x = −40x
∴ Coefficient of x is = −40 Ans.
7. O/N 16/P1/Q4
𝑥 n
In the expansion of (3 − 2𝑥) (1 + ) , the coefficient of x is 7. Find the value of the
2
constant n and hence find the coefficient of x2. [6]
Solution:
𝑥 n
(3 − 2𝑥) (1 + ) = ?
2
𝑥 n
Expanding (1 + 2 ) upto 𝑥 2 .
n(n − 1)𝑥 2
We know that (1 + X)n = 1 + nx + 2!
𝑥 2
𝑥 n 𝑥 n(n – 1)( )
2
(1 + ) = 1 + n( 2 ) +
2 2
𝑥 n 𝑛 (n2 – n) 𝑥 2
(1 + ) = 1 + (2) x +
2 8
𝑥 n 𝑛 (𝑛2 − 𝑛)
(3 − 2𝑥) (1 +
2
) = (3 − 2𝑥) [1 + ( 2 ) 𝑥 + 8
𝑥2]
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3n 3
=3+(2)x+ (n2 − n) 𝑥 2 – 2x − n𝑥 2 + …
8
3n 3
= 3 + x ( 2 − 2) + 𝑥 2 [ 8 (n2 − n) − n] … (i)
Given that Coefficient of x is 7
3n 3n 3n 9×2
∴ –2=7 ⇒ =7+2 ⇒ =9 ⇒ n= ⇒ n=6
2 2 2 3

Coefficient of 𝑥 2 = ?
3
In Eq. (i) Coefficient of 𝑥 2 is = (n2 − n) – n
8

Put n = 6
3
= (62 − 6) – 6
8
3
= (30) – 6
8
𝟐𝟏
= Ans.
𝟒

8. M/J 16/P1/Q4
Find the term that is independent of x in the expansion of
2 6
(i) (𝑥 − ) , [2]
𝑥
3 2 6
(ii) (2 + ) (𝑥 − 𝑥 ) . [4]
𝑥2

Solution:
(i) To find a specific term in the expansion of (a + b)n = nCr an−r br
2 6 −2 r
(𝑥 − 𝑥 ) = 6Cr 𝑥 6−r ( 𝑥 )

= 6Cr 𝑥 6−r (−2)r (𝑥)−r

= 6Cr (−2)r (𝑥)6−2r
According to given condition
𝑥 6 – 2r = 𝑥 0
⇒ 6 – 2r = 0 ⇒ 6 = 2r ⇒ r=3
Required term = 6C3 (−2)3 = −160 Ans.
3 2 6
(ii) (2 + ) (𝑥 − )
𝑥2 𝑥
2
Term containing 𝑥 2 in the expansion of x − is obtained as
𝑥

𝑥 6 – 2r = 𝑥 2
4
⇒ 6 – 2r = 2 ⇒ 6 – 2 = 2r ⇒ =r ⇒ r=2
2

2 6
Coefficient of 𝑥 2 in the expansion of (𝑥 − 𝑥 ) is = Cr (−2)r [From Part (i)]
6
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= C2 (−2)2
= 60
3
(2 + ) (… − 160 + 60𝑥 2 + … )
𝑥2

Terms independent of x are = 2(−160) + 3 × 60

= −140 Ans.
9. O/N 15/P1/Q2
In the expansion of (x + 2k)7, where k is a non-zero constant, the coefficients of x4 and x5
are equal. Find the value of k. [4]
Solution:
Given that in the expansion of (𝑥 + 2k)7, the Coefficients of 𝑥 4 and 𝑥 5 are equal.
n
To find a specific term in the expansion of (𝑥 + 2k)7, we use Cr an−r br
7
Cr (𝑥)7−r (2k)r = 7Cr . 𝑥 7−r . (2k)r
𝑥 7−r = 𝑥 4 ⇒ 7–r=4 ⇒ 7–4=r ⇒ r=3
∴ Coefficient of 𝑥 4 = 7C3 (2k)3
= 280k 3
Also 𝑥 7−r = 𝑥 5 ⇒ 7–r=5 ⇒ r=2
∴ Coefficient 𝑥 5 = 7C2 (2𝑘)2
= 84 k 2
Given that Coefficients of 𝑥 4 and 𝑥 5 are equal.
K3 84 𝟑
So 280𝑘 3 = 84𝑘 2 ⇒ = 280 ⇒ k = 𝟏𝟎 Ans.
K2

10. M/J 15/P1/Q3

(i) Find the coefficients of x2 and x3 in the expansion of (2 − 𝑥)6. [3]
(ii) Find the coefficient of x3 in the expansion of (3𝑥 + 1) (2 − 𝑥)6 . [2]
Solution:
(i) (2 − 𝑥 )6 = ?
nan−1 b1 n(n−1)an−2 b2 n(n−1)(n−2)an−3 b3
we know that (a + b)n = an + + + + ...
1! 2! 3!
6(6 − 1)(2)6−2 (−𝑥)2 6(6 − 1) (6−2)(2)6−3 (−𝑥)3
(2 − 𝑥 )6 = 26 + 6(2)6−1 (−𝑥)1 + + + ...
2 3!

(2 − 𝑥 )6 = 64 − 192x + 240𝑥 2 − 160𝑥 3 + ...

∴ Coefficient of 𝒙𝟐 = 240 and coefficient of x3 = −160 Ans.
(ii) (3x + 1) (2 − 𝑥)6 = (3𝑥 + 1) (64 − 192x + 240𝑥 2 − 160𝑥 3 + ...)
Terms involving 𝑥 3 are = 720𝑥 3 − 160𝑥 3 = 560𝑥 3
∴ Coefficient of 𝒙𝟑 is = 560 Ans.
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11. O/N 14/P1/Q3

(i) Find the first 3 terms, in ascending powers of x, in the expansion of (1 + x)5. [2]
5
2
The coefficient of x2 in the expansion of (1 + (𝑝𝑥 + 𝑥 )) is 95.
(ii) Use the answer to part (i) to find the value of the positive constant p. [3]
Solution:
(i) (1 + 𝑥)5 = ?
𝑛(𝑛−1)𝑥 2
We know that (1 + 𝑥)n = 1 + nx + + ……….
2!

Expanding (1 + 𝑥)5 upto 1st 3terms

5(5−1)𝑥 2
(1 + 𝑥)5 = 1 + 5x +
2!
𝟐
= 1 + 5x + 10𝒙 …….. (i)
5
2
(ii) [1 + (P𝑥 + 𝑥 )] = ?

Replace x by (P𝑥 + 𝑥 2 ) in Eq. (i)

5
2
[1 + (P𝑥 + 𝑥 )] = 1 + 5 (P𝑥 + 𝑥 2 ) + 10 (P𝑥 + 𝑥 2 )2

Terms containing 𝑥 2 only are = 5𝑥 2 + 10𝑝2 𝑥 2

= (5 + 10p2 )𝑥 2
Given that coefficient of 𝑥 2 is 95.
90
∴ 5 + 10p2 = 95 ⇒ 10p2 = 95 – 5 ⇒ P 2 = 10

⇒ P2 = 9 ⇒ P = ±3
Because P is + ve, so P = 3 Ans.
12. M/J 14/P1/Q2
𝑥 4 6
Find the coefficient of x2 in the expansion of (1 + x2) ( 2 − ) . [5]
𝑥

Solution:
We know that
n(n−1)an−2 b2 n(n−1) (n−2)an−3 b3
(a + b)n = an + n an−1 b1 + + + ………
2! 3!
𝑥 4 −4 2 𝑥 3 −4 3
𝑥 4 6 𝑥 6 𝑥 5 4 6(5) ( ) (
2 𝑥
) 6(5)(4) ( ) (
2 𝑥
)
(2 − ) = ( 2 ) + 6 ( 2 ) (− 𝑥 ) + + +
𝑥 2! 3!
𝑥6 3
= 64 − 𝑥 4 + 15𝑥 2 – 160 + …….
4

𝑥 4 6 𝑥6 3
(1 + 𝑥 2 ) ( − ) = (1 + 𝑥 2 ) ( 64 − 𝑥 4 + 15𝑥 2 – 160 + … . . . )
2 𝑥 4
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Sum of terms containing 𝑥 2 only = 15𝑥 2 − 160𝑥 2 = −145𝑥 2

∴ Coefficient of 𝒙𝟐 is −145 Ans.
13. M/J 13/P1/Q2
Find the coefficient of x2 in the expansion of
1 6
(i) (2𝑥 − ) , [2]
2𝑥
1 6
(ii) (1 + 𝑥 2 ) (2𝑥 − ) . [3]
2𝑥

Solution:
1 6
(i) To find the specific term in the expansion of (2𝑥 − ) ,
2𝑥
n
we use the general term, Cr . 𝑎n−r . br
−1 r
= 6Cr (2𝑥)6−r ( 2𝑥 )

= 6Cr . 26−r. 𝑥 6−r . 2−r . 𝑥 −r (−1)r

= 6Cr . 26−2r. (−1)r 𝑥 6−2r
according to given condition
𝑥 6−2r = 𝑥 2
⇒ 6 – 2r = 2 ⇒ 6 – 2 = 2r
4
⇒ 4 = 2r ⇒ r= ⇒ r=2
2
6
Coefficient of 𝑥 2 = Cr . 26−2r (−1)r
6
= C2 . 26−2 ×2 (−1)2
6
= C2 . 22
= 15 × 4
= 60 Ans.
1 6
(ii) (1 + 𝑥 2 ) (2x − )
2𝑥
n an−1 b1 n(n−1)an−2 b2 n(n−1)(n−2)an−3 b3
We know that, (a + b)n = [an + + + +⋯]
1! 2! 3!
1 2 1 3
1 6(5) (2𝑥)4 (− ) 6(5)(4)(2𝑥)3 (− )
2 6 (2𝑥)5 2𝑥 2𝑥
= (1 + 𝑥 ) [(2𝑥) + 6 (− 2𝑥) + + + …]
2! 3!

= (1 + 𝑥 2 ) [64𝑥 6 − 96𝑥 4 + 60𝑥 2 − 20 + ⋯ ]

Terms involving 𝑥 2 only are = 60𝑥 2 – 20𝑥 2
= 40𝑥 2
∴ Coefficient of 𝒙𝟐 = 40 Ans.
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14. O/N 12/P1/Q1

a 7
In the expansion of (𝑥 2 − ) , the coefficient of 𝑥 5 is −280. Find the value of the
𝑥
constant a. [3]
Solution:
a 7
To find a specific term in the expansion of (𝑥 2 − ) we use general term: Crn an−r br
𝑥
a r
= Cr7 (𝑥 2 )7−r (− 𝑥 )

= Cr7 𝑥14−2r (−a)r (𝑥)−r

= Cr7 (−a)r 𝑥14−2r− r
= Cr7 (−a)r 𝑥14−3r
To find r put
𝑥14−3r = 𝑥 5
⇒ 14 – 3r = 5 ⇒ −3r = 5 – 14 ⇒ −3r = −9
−9
⇒ r = −3 ⇒ r = 3

Coefficient of 𝑥 5 is − 280 (Given)

Equating coefficients of 𝑥 5
Cr7 (−a)r = −280 ⇒ C37 (−a)3 = −280 ⇒ − 35 a3 = −280
1 1
−280
⇒ a3 = ⇒ a3 = 8 ⇒ (a3 ) 3 = (8) 3 ⇒ a = 2 Ans.
−35

15. M/J 12/P1/Q3

The coefficient of 𝑥 3 in the expansion of (𝑎 + 𝑥)5 + (2 − 𝑥)6 is 90. Find the value of
the positive constant a. [5]
Solution:
Coefficient of 𝑥 3 in the expansion of (a + 𝑥)5 is obtained by using Specific term Crn an−r br
= Cr5 a5−r 𝑥 r
𝑥r = 𝑥3 ⇒ r=3
Coefficient of 𝑥 3 = C35 (a)5−3 = 10a2
Coefficient of 𝑥 3 in the expansion of (2 − 𝑥)6 is obtained by using Crn an−r br
= Cr6 (2)6−r (−𝑥)r
= Cr6 (2)6−r (−1)r 𝑥 r
𝑥r = 𝑥3 ⇒ r=3
Coefficient of 𝑥 3 = C36 (2)6−3 (−1)3
= (20)(2)3 (−1)
= −160
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Coefficient of 𝑥 3 in the expansion of (a + 𝑥)5 + (2 − 𝑥)6 is 10a2 – 160

Given that 10a2 – 160 = 90 ⇒ 10a2 = 90 + 160
250
⇒ 10a2 = 250 ⇒ a2 = ⇒ a2 = 25
10

a=±5 ⇒ a = 5 Ans.

16. O/N 11/P1/Q1

(i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion of (2 − y)5 in ascending powers of y. [2]
(ii) Use the result in part (i) to find the coefficient of x2 in the expansion of
5
(2 − (2𝑥 − 𝑥2)) . [3]

Solution:
(i) (2 − y)5 = ?
n(n−1)an−2 b2
We know that (a + b)n + = an + nan−1 b1 + +
2!

Expanding up to 3rd term only

5(4)23 (−y)2
(2 − y)5 = 25 + 5 × 24 (−y) + 2
2
= 32 − 80y + 80 y
5
2
(ii) [2 − (2𝑥 − 𝑥 )] = ?

We have (2 − y)5 = 32 − 80 y + 80y 2

replacing y by 2x − 𝑥 2 , We get
𝟓
2
(2 − (2𝑥 − 𝑥 )) = 32 − 80(2x − 𝑥 2 ) + 80(2𝑥 − 𝑥 2 )2

= 32 − 160x + 80𝑥 2 + 80(4𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 3 + 𝑥 4 )

Terms involving 𝑥 2 only are = 80𝑥 2 + 320𝑥 2
= 400𝑥 2
∴ Coefficient of 𝒙𝟐 is 400. Ans.
17. M/J 11/P1/Q2
3 6
(i) Find the terms in 𝑥 2 and 𝑥 3 in the expansion of (1 – 𝑥) . [3]
2
3 6
(ii) Given that there is no term in𝑥 3 in the expansion of (k + 2x)(1 – 𝑥) , find the
2
value of the constant k. [2]
Solution:
3 6
(i) (1 − 2 x) =?
n(n−1)𝑥 2 n(n−1)(n−2)𝑥 3
Using Binomial expansion (1 + 𝑥)n = 1 + nx + + + ………
2! 3!
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3 2 3 3
3 6 3 6(6 – 1) (− 𝑥) 6(6−1)(6−2)(− 𝑥)
(1 − 𝑥) = 1 + 6 (− 2 𝑥) + 2
+ 2
+ …..
2 2 3!
135 135
= 1 – 9x + 𝑥2 − 𝑥 3 + …….
4 2
135 135
Term in 𝑥 2 = 𝑥2 & Term in 𝑥 3 = – 𝑥3
4 2

3 6 135 135
(ii) (K + 2x) (1 − 𝑥) = (K + 2x) (1 − 9𝑥 + 𝑥2 − 𝑥3 + … … )
2 4 2
135 135 −135 135
Terms involving x 3 only are − K𝑥 3 + 𝑥3 = 𝑥3 ( K+ )
2 2 2 2

Because there is no term in 𝑥 3 , So coefficient of 𝑥 3 should be zero.

−135 135 135
∴ K+ =0 ⇒ (−K + 1) = 0
2 2 2

⇒ −K+1=0 ⇒ K = 1 Ans.

18. O/N 10/P1/Q1

(i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion, in ascending powers of x, of
(1 − 2x 2 )8 . [2]
(ii) Find the coefficient of x 4 in the expansion of (2 − x 2 ) (1 − 2x 2 )8 . [2]
Solution:
n(n−1) x2
(i) We know that (1 + 𝑥)n =1 + nx+ + , expanding(1 − 2x 2 )8, up to 3rd term,
2!
2
8(8−1)(−2𝑥 2 )
we have (1 − 2𝑥 2 )8 = 1 + 8 (−2𝑥 2 ) + = 1−16𝒙𝟐 +112𝒙𝟒 Ans.
2!

(ii) (2 − 𝑥 2 ) (1 − 2𝑥 2 )8 = (2 − 𝑥 2 ) (1 − 16𝑥 2 + 112𝑥 4 + … … . . )

Adding terms involving 𝑥 4 only, 224𝑥 4 + 16𝑥 4 = 240𝑥 4
∴ Coefficient of 𝒙𝟒 is 240 Ans.
19. M/J 10/P1/Q6
(i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion of (1 + a𝑥)5 in ascending powers of x. [2]
(ii) Given that there is no term in x in the expansion of (1 – 2x) (1 + a𝑥)5 , find the
value of the constant a. [2]
(iii) For this value of a, find the coefficient of x 2 in the expansion of
(1 – 2x) (1 + a𝑥)5 . [3]
Solution:
n (n−1)x2
(i) Expending up to 3rd term only ∴ [(1 + x)n = 1 + nx + ]
2!
5(5−1)(a𝑥)2
(1 + a𝑥)5 = 1 + 5ax + 2!

= 1 + 5ax + 10𝐚𝟐 𝐱 𝟐 Ans.

(ii) (1 – 2x) (1 + a𝑥)5 = (1 – 2x)(1 + 5ax + 10a2 𝑥 2 )
Required terms involving x are 5ax – 2x or (5a – 2) x
When there is no term in x then its coefficient should be zero so 5a – 2 = 0
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⇒ a= 5

(iii) Required terms involving x 2 in the expansion of

(1 – 2x) (1 + a𝑥)5 or (1 – 2x) (1 + 5ax + 10a2 𝑥 2 ) are 10a2 𝑥 2 – 10a𝑥 2
Or (10a2 – 10a)𝑥 2
2 2 2 𝟐
Coefficient of 𝑥 2 = 10a2 – 10a = 10(a2 − a) = 10[( 5 ) − ] = –2 𝟓 Ans.
5

20. O/N 09/P1/Q2

(i) Find, in terms of the non-zero constant k, the first 4 terms in the expansion of
(k + x)8 in ascending powers of x. [3]
2 3
(ii) Given that the coefficients of 𝑥 and 𝑥 in this expansion are equal, find the value
of k. [2]
Solution:
8 (8−1) K8−2 x2 8 (8 – 1) (8 – 2) K8−3 x3
(i) (K + x)𝟖 = k 8 + 8k 8−1 x + + + …… + x 8 ,
2! 3!

The required terms are

(𝑘 + 𝑥)8 = 𝑘 8 + 8𝑘 7 𝑥 + 28 𝑘 6 𝑥 2 + 56 𝑘 5 𝑥 3
(ii) given that coefficients of 𝑥 2 and x 3 are equal, it means
28k 6 = 56k 5 ⇒ k = 2 Ans.

21. M/J 09/P1/Q3

(i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion of (2 + 3x)5 in ascending powers of x. [3]
(ii) Hence find the value of the constant a for which there is no term in x 2 in the
expansion of (1 + a𝑥)(2 + 3𝑥)5 . [2]
Solution:
(i) Expanding upto 3rd term only
5(5−1) (2)5−2 (3x)2
(2 + 3x)5 = 25 + 5(2)5−1 (3x) + = 32 + 240x + 𝟕𝟐𝟎𝐱 𝟐 Ans.
2!

(ii) (1+ax)(2 + 3x)5 = (1 + ax) (32 + 240x + 720𝑥 2 + …… + 729x 5 )

= …………+ 720x 2 + 240ax 2 +…………

= (720 + 240a)𝑥 2
When there is no term in x 2 then its co-efficient should be zero
−720
720 + 240a = 0 ⇒ a= = −3 Ans.
240

22. O/N 08/P1/Q1

x 2 6
Find the value of the coefficient of x 2 in the expansion of (2 + x) . [3]
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Solution:
x 2
To find the specific term in the expansion of ( + x )6 we consider the general term
2

x 6−r 2 r
Tr+1 = nCr an−r br = 6Cr ( 2 ) ( x ) = 6Cr . (2)r−6. x 6−r . 2r . x −r

= 6Cr (2)2r−6 (x)6−2r ∴ (x)6−2r = x 2 ⇒ 6 – 2r = 2 ⇒ r=2

𝟏𝟓
Co-efficient of 𝐱 𝟐 = 6c2 (𝟐)𝟐(𝟐)− 𝟔 = Ans.
𝟒

23. M/J 08/P1/Q3

(i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion, in ascending powers of x, of (2 + x 2 )5.[3]
(ii) Hence find the coefficient of x 4 in the expansion of (1 + x 2 )2 (2 + x 2 )5 . [3]
Solution:
5(5 – 1) 25−2 𝑥4
(i) (2 + 𝑥 2 )5 = 25 + 5 (2)5−1 𝑥 2 + = 32 + 80𝒙𝟐 + 80𝒙𝟒 Ans.
2!

(ii) (1 + 𝑥 2 )2 (2 + 𝑥 2 )5 = (1 + 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 4 ) (32 + 80𝑥 2 + 80𝑥 4 )

Required terms involving 𝑥 4 are,
80𝑥 4 + 160𝑥 4 + 32𝑥 4 = 272𝑥 4  Coefficient of 𝒙𝟒 is 272 Ans.

24. O/N 07/P1/Q3

(i) Find the first three terms in the expansion of (2 + u)5 in ascending powers of
u. [3]
2
(ii) Use the substitution u = x + x in your answer to part (i) to find the coefficient of
𝑥 2 in the expansion of (2 + x + x 2 )5 . [2]
Solution:
n(n−1)
(i) (a + b)n = an + n an−1 b1 + an−2b2
2!
5 (4)23 u2
(2 + u)5 = 25 + 5 (2)4 u + = 32 + 80u + 𝟖𝟎𝐮𝟐 Ans.
2

(ii) when u = x + x 2
(2 + u)5 = 32 + 80 (x + 𝑥 2 ) + 80 (𝑥 + 𝑥 2 )2
= 32 + 80x + 80𝑥 2 + 80 (𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 3 + 𝑥 4 )
= 32 + 80x + 80𝑥 2 + 80𝑥 2 + ………….
⇒ coefficient of 𝒙𝟐 is 160 Ans.
25. O/N 06/P1/Q1
2 6
Find the coefficient of x 2 in the expansion of (𝑥 + x ) . [3]

Solution:
2 6
Coefficient of x 2 in the expansion of (x + ) =?
x

To find a specific Term we use Tr+1 = nCr an−r br

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2 r
Tr+1 = 6Cr (x)6−r ( x ) = 6Cr . (x)6−2r . 2r

(𝑥)6−2r = x 2 ⇒ 6 – 2r = 2 ⇒r=2
Coefficient of x 2 = 6C2 (2)2 = 60 Ans.

26. M/J 06/P1/Q4

The first three terms in the expansion of (2 + ax)n , in ascending powers of x, are
32– 40x + bx 2 . Find the values of the constants n, a and b. [5]
Solution:
Expanding (2 + ax)n up to 3rd term & then equating it to the given terms.
n (n – 1) 2n−2 (ax)2
(2 + ax)n = 2n + n. 2n−1 (ax) + = 32 – 40x + bx 2
2!

Comparing the coefficients of x 2 , x1 , x0 on both sides we get

2n = 32, −40 = n. 2n−1 a, b = n(n – 1)2n−3 a2
2n = 25 , −40 = (5)24 a, 1 2
b = 5(4)22 (− 2 )
n = 5, 𝟏
𝐚 = − 𝟐, b = 20 Ans.
27. M/J 05/P1/Q4
(i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion of (2 − x)6 in ascending powers of x. [3]
(ii) Find the value of k for which there is no term in x 2 in the expansion of
(1 + kx) (2 − x)6 . [2]
Solution:
n (n−1)an−2 b2
(i) (a + b)n = an + nan−1 b1 + + ……………...
2!
6(5)(2)6−2 (−x)2
(2 − x)6 = 26 + 6 (2)6−1 (–x) + 2!
𝟐
= 64 – 192x + 𝟐𝟒𝟎𝐱 Ans.
(ii) (1 + kx) (2 – x)6
(1 + Kx) (64 – 192x + 240x2 ) ⇒ Terms containing x2 only are 240x2 – 192kx2
𝟓
⇒ x2 (240 − 192k) Put Coefficient of x2 = 0 ∴ 240 – 192k = 0 ⇒ k= Ans.
𝟒

28. O/N 04/P1/Q1

2 5
Find the coefficient of x in the expansion of (3x − ) . [4]
x

Solution:
2 5
Given that (3x − x ) .

To find a specific term, we use Tr + 1 = nCr an−r br

−2 r
Tr + 1 = 5Cr (3x)5−r ( x ) = 5Cr (3)5−r (x)5−r (−2)r (x)−r = 5Cr (3)5−r (−2)r (x)5−2r
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x 5−2r = x1 ⇒ 5 – 2r = 1 ⇒ r=2
Coefficient of x1 = 5C2 (3)5−2 (−2)2 = 1080 Ans.

29. M/J 04/P1/Q4

Find the coefficient of x 3 in the expansion of
(i) (1 + 2x)6. [3]
(ii) (1 – 3x) (1 + 2x)6 . [3]
Solution:
(i) To find the specific term, we consider the general term
Tr + 1 = nCr an−r br = 6Cr (1)6−r (2x)r = 6Cr (2)r xr

xr = x3 ⇒ r=3 & coefficient of x3 is 6C3 (2)3 = 160 Ans.

6 6 6
(ii) (1 – 3x) (1 + 2x)6 = (1 − 3x) [1 + C1 (2x)1 + C2 (2x)2 + C3 (2x)3 + … … . ]

= (1 – 3x) (1 + 12x + 60x2 + 160x3 + … … . . )

Terms containing x3 are 160x3 − 180x3 = −20x3
So coefficient of 𝑥 3 = – 20 Ans.

30. M/J 03/P1/Q1

1 1
Find the value of the coefficient of x in the expansion of (2x − )5 . [3]
x

Solution:
1
Coefficient of =?
x

To find a specific term, we consider the general term Tr + 1 = nCr an−r br

−1 r
= 5Cr (2x)5−r ( x ) = 5Cr (2)5−r x5−r (−1)r (x)−r = 5Cr (2)5−r (−1)r (x)5−2r

x5−2r = x−1 ⇒ 5 – 2r = −1 ⇒ 2r = 6 ⇒r=3

1
Coefficient of is = 5C3 (2)5−3 (−1)3 = −40 Ans.
x

31. O/N 02/P1/Q1

3 4
Find the value of the term which is independent of x in the expansion of (x + ) . [3]
x

Solution:
To find a specific term, we consider the general term Tr + 1 = nCr an−r br
3 r
= 4Cr (x)4−r ( x ) = 4Cr (x)4−r (3)r (x)− r = 4
Cr . 3r . x4−2r

x4−2r = xo ⇒ 4 – 2r = 0 ⇒ 2r = 4 ⇒ r=2
Value of the term independent of x = 4C2 (3)2 = 54 Ans.
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32. M/J 01/P1/Q3

(i) Find the first three terms in the expansion, in ascending powers of x, of
(2 − x)6 . [3]
(ii) Find the value of the constant a for which the coefficient of x in the expansion of
(1 + ax) (2 − x)6 is 64. [3]
Solution:
(i) (2 – x)6 = 26 + c61 (2)5 (– x)1 + c62 (2)4 (– x)2 + …………………………
= 64 – 192x + 240x2 + ………………….
(ii) (1 + ax) (2 – x)6 = (1 + ax) (64 – 192x + 240x2 )
Terms involving x only = – 192x + 64ax
The co-efficient of x = –192 + 64a
According to given condition
–192 + 64a = 64 ⇒ 64a = 256 ⇒ a = 4 Ans.
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