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The fourth term in (a + x)³ is equal to the third term in (1- 2x)⁵ for the same values of x when expanded in...

The fourth term in (a + x)³ is equal to the third term in (1- 2x)⁵ for the same values of x when expanded in increasing powers of x . Find the value of x .

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