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The sum of the coefficients of all the terms in the expansion of \((5 x-9)^{4}\) is

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The sum of the coefficients of all the terms in the expansion of (5x−9)4(5 x-9)^{4} is
  1. 625
  2. 16
  3. 38416
  4. 256

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Correct answer: D - 256

The coefficient sum is 256256. Evaluating a polynomial at x=1x=1 adds all its coefficients, so here the sum is (5−9)4=256(5-9)^4=256. The value 625625 is the coefficient of x4x^4 alone.

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