Binomial Theorem
Expands binomial sums raised to integer powers into finite sums.
symbols, variables and units
a, b: commutable numbers or quantities; n, k: dimensionless integers.
applicable conditions and boundaries
n is a non-negative integer; non-integer powers require generalized series and convergence conditions.
formula source code
The following is a copyable LaTeX expression.
(a+b)^n=\sum_{k=0}^{n}\binom{n}{k}a^{n-k}b^kReference and Extended Learning
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