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The sum of the real values of x for which the middle term in the binomial expansion of $${\left( {{{{x^3}} \over 3} + {3 \over x}} \right)^8}$$ equals 5670 is :

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  1. A.0correct
  2. B.8
  3. C.6
  4. D.4

Answer

A. 0

Explanation

$${T_5} = {}^8{C_4}{{{x^{12}}} \over {81}} \times {{81} \over {{x^4}}} = 5670$$ $$ \Rightarrow 70{x^8} = 5670$$ $$ \Rightarrow x = \pm \sqrt 3 $$

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