General Binomial Expansion - Multiple (AQA A-Level Mathematics): Flashcards

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General Binomial Expansion - Multiple
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Form of general binomial expansion

(a+b)n(a + b)^n where nn is any real number

Binomial coeff. (nk)\binom{n}{k} for positive integer nn

n!k!(n−k)!\frac{n!}{k!(n-k)!}

Convergence condition for (1+x)n(1+x)^n series

∣x∣<1|x| < 1

First term of (1+x)n(1+x)^n expansion

11

Second term of (1+x)n(1+x)^n expansion

nxnx

Third term of (1+x)n(1+x)^n expansion

n(n−1)2!x2\frac{n(n-1)}{2!}x^2

Generalised binomial coeff. (nk)\binom{n}{k} formula

n(n−1)(n−2)…(n−k+1)k!\frac{n(n-1)(n-2)\dots(n-k+1)}{k!}

When to truncate (1+x)n(1+x)^n series for approximation

For small values of xx

How to expand (a+b+c)n(a+b+c)^n

Repeated application of binomial theorem or multinomial expansion

Nature of series when nn is not a positive integer

Infinite series

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