Binomial Expansions Summary

Binomial Expansions

Summary

this topic explains a method of expanding binomial expressions such as (x + 3)7 without having to multiply out the brackets.

Key Skills
  • expand binomial expressions for positive exponents
  • find specific terms of a binomial expansion using the general term formula
  • use pascal's triangle and the tables for binomial coefficients

Vocabulary

 binomial coefficient, coefficient, pascal's triangle, combination, binomial theorem