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coefficient of x into (1+x)(1-2x)(1+3x)(1-4x) ... (1-2008x) (HOMC 2008 J Q3)

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July 25, 2019
polynomialalgebracombinatoricscoefficient

Problem Statement

Find the coefficient of xx in the expansion of (1+x)(12x)(1+3x)(14x)...(12008x)(1 + x)(1 - 2x)(1 + 3x)(1 - 4x) ...(1 - 2008x).