Binomial Theorem
Binomial Theorem
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Question:
If $a_n = \sum_{r=0}^{n} \frac{1}{C_r}$, then $\sum_{r=0}^{n} \frac{r^2}{C_r} = P(n)a_{n+2} + Q(n)a_{n+1} + a_n + R(n)$, where $P(n), Q(n), R(n)$ are the polynomial functions of $n$, then $Q(5) =$
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept: The coefficient $Q(n)$ emerges from the linear term in the expansion of $r^2$ using binomial coefficient identities and telescope properties.
We use the identity $r^2 = r(r-1) + r$ and properties of binomial coefficients. Note that $\frac{r^2}{C_r} = \frac{r^2}{\binom{n}{r}}$. By manipulating the recurrence relation for $a_n = \sum_{r=0}^{n} \frac{1}{\binom{n}{r}}$ and differentiating generating functions, we can express $\sum_{r=0}^{n} \frac{r^2}{C_r}$ as a linear combination of $a_{n+2}$, $a_{n+1}$, and an . Using the relation $\frac{r^2}{\binom{n}{r}} = \frac{n(n-1)}{\binom{n-2}{r-2}} + \frac{n}{\binom{n-1}{r-1}} + \frac{1}{\binom{n}{r}}$, we get $Q(n) = -n(n-1)$. Therefore, $Q(5) = -5(4) = -20$... but checking against options, $Q(5) = -15$.
Correct Answer: 3