1. Definition
The binomial theorem gives (a+b)^n=Σ C(n,k)a^(n−k)b^k; term k+1 has coefficient C(n,k).
3. Properties & Laws
- General term C(n,k)a^(n−k)b^k;
- Coefficient sum 2^n;
- Symmetric coefficients;
- Matches Pascal triangle.
4. Steps
- Enter n,k;
- Click "Calculate";
- Or click "Load Example".
5. Worked Examples
Example: (a+b)^6, term 4 (k=3): C(6,3)=20, sum 64.
6. Common Pitfalls
k starts at 0;
Sum 2^n;
Middle term largest.