positive numbers

Some particular expansions for Positive Integral Index - For n N, we have: a) (a - b) n (a +(- b))..

Greatest Terms for Positive Integral Index - In (a + b) n , let 'a' and 'b' be both positive numbers. As r increases, the factor decreases. So long as this factor is greater than 1, T r..

The number of terms in the expansion of (a + b) n depends on the index n. The index n is either even or o..

Particular Terms for Positive Integral Index - Sometimes, a particular term satisfying certain conditions is required in the binomial expansion of the type (a + b) n . This can be done by expanding (a + b) n and then locating the required term. Generally this becomes a tedious task, speci..

Working rules for finding the greatest term: Step 1: In (a + b) n , the constants a and b must be positive. Step 2: Write T r+1 and T r and find the value of T r+1 /T r . Step 3: Simplify the inequality (T r+1 /T r ) greater than or equal to 1 and find the..

Working rules for expanding (a + b) n n N: Step 1: The value of index, n implies that there will be n+1 terms in the expansion of (a + b) n . Step 2: Write the first term: n C 0 a n b 0 . Step 3: For the second term, take coefficient as n C 1 , decreases the po..

For n N, we have: a) (a - b) n (a +(- b))..

Sometimes, a particular term satisfying certain conditions is required in the binomial expansion of the type (a + b) n . This can be done by expanding (a + b) n and then locating the required term. Generally this becomes a tedious task, specially when the index n is large. In such cases, we begin b..

Theorem - Using Binomial theorem, prove tha..

We have, (a + b) n = (a + b) (a + b) ....... n times. The terms on the RHS are obtained by taking one letter from each factor and multiplying them together. Choosing 'a' from all the factors, we get the term a n..