Mathmatical Studies - Unit 2 > Binomial Theorem
 
 

Binomial Theorem

A binomial expression has 2 terms

e.g. 4 + 2x

Sometimes we need to expand binomial expressions like

(x + 2)2, (2x - 3 )4 etc

Example 1

(1 + x)2 = (1 + x)(1 + x) = 1 + 2x + x2

Example 2

(1 + x)3 = (1 + x)(1 + 2x + x2) = 1 + 3x + 3x2 + x3