Finite versus infinite binomial series
What Finite versus infinite binomial series means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Finite versus infinite binomial series
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For positive integer n the series terminates after n + 1 terms, while for rational n the expansion continues indefinitely.
Topics that use Finite versus infinite binomial series
- Sequences and series (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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- Common difference and linear structure
- Forming and solving equations in n
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- Series
- Validity condition
- Arithmetic
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