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QJEEM20Ma13af: JEE Main 2020 Mathematics - Class 11 JEEM20Ma13af Solution: The number of ordered pairs (r, k) for which 6. 35 C r = (k 2 - …

The number of ordered pairs (r, k) for which
6.35Cr = (k2 - 3). 36Cr + 1, where k is an integer, is :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A 6
  • B 3
  • C 2
  • D 4

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

6.35Cr = (k2 - 3). 36Cr + 1

⇒\Rightarrow 6.35Cr = (k2 - 3). 36r+1{{36} \over {r + 1}} 35Cr

⇒\Rightarrow k2 - 3 = r+16{{r + 1} \over 6}

Possible values of r for integral values of k, are

r = 5, 35

number of ordered pairs are 4

(5, 2), (5, –2), (35, 3), (35, 3)

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