Mathematics A-Level
infinite binomial series
What infinite binomial series means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of infinite binomial series
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For any rational index n, negative or fractional, the binomial series continues with higher order terms and is valid when |x| < 1.
Topics that use infinite binomial series
- Sequences and Series (A2 Unit 3: Pure Mathematics B) (WJEC A-Level)
Related terms
- Arithmetic sequence
- binomial approximation
- common difference
- compound growth and depreciation
- Convergent geometric series
- Geometric sequence
- linearity of summation
- proof of geometric sum
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