Binomial Theorem


The following formula allows one to find the powers of a binomial. It is known as the binomial theorem.

Binomial Theorem

Observe that:

The number of terms is n + 1.

The coefficients are combinatorial numbers corresponding to the nth row of Pascal's triangle.

Pascal's Triangle

In the development of the binomial, the exponents of a are decreasing, one by one, from n to zero; and the exponents of b are increasing, one by one, from zero to n, therefore, the sum of the exponents of a and b in each term is equal to n.

In the case that one of the terms of the binomial is negative, alternate the positive and negative signs.


Examples

1. Binomial Theorem Exercise

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2. Binomial Theorem Exercise

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3. Binomial Theorem Exercise

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4.Binomial Theorem Exercise

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5. Binomial Theorem Exercise

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6. Binomial Theorem Exercise

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Calculation of the Term which Occupies the Place k

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Examples

1. Find the fifth term of the development binomio.

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2.Find the fourth term of the development binomio is:

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3.Find the eighth term of the development binomio

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4.Find the fifth term of the development Binomial Theorem Exercise.

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5.Find the independent term of the development Binomial Theorem Exercise.

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The exponent of a with the independent term is 0, therefore, take only the literal part and equal it to a0.

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