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Understanding the Problem
To find when the sum of the coefficients in the expansion of (2x² - 2x + 1)⁵¹ vanishes, we evaluate the expression at x = 1. The sum of the coefficients is given by:
- P(1) = 2(1)² - 2(1) + 1
- P(1) = 2 - 2 + 1 = 1
Condition for Vanishing Coefficients
For the sum of the coefficients to vanish, we need:
- P(1) = 0
However, from our calculation, we see:
- P(1) = 1
This indicates that the sum of the coefficients does not vanish.
Key Insight
The question seems to ask for a specific value of x where the polynomial evaluates to zero.
Setting the Polynomial to Zero
To find when the polynomial equals zero, we would set:
- 2x² - 2x + 1 = 0
Using the quadratic formula:
- x = [2 ± sqrt((-2)² - 4(2)(1))] / (2 * 2)
- x = [2 ± sqrt(4 - 8)] / 4
- x = [2 ± sqrt(-4)] / 4
- x = [2 ± 2i] / 4
- x = 1/2 ± (1/2)i
Thus, the roots are complex, implying no real x makes the polynomial zero.
Conclusion
The sum of the coefficients of (2x² - 2x + 1)⁵¹ does not vanish, confirming the answer as 1. Therefore, when asked for a value associated with vanishing coefficients, it reaffirms that the coefficients do not vanish at x = 1.
- Final result: 1
If the sum of the coefficients in the expansion of(ℓ2x2−2&...
The correct answer is 1