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What does “Binomial expansion” actually mean in Binomial Theorem, and why does it matter for JEE?

(a+b)^n expands as a sum of terms nCr·a^(n−r)·b^r, with coefficients from Pascal's triangle.

In simple words: (a+b)^n expands as a sum of terms nCr·a^(n−r)·b^r, with coefficients from Pascal's triangle. Getting Binomial expansion clear matters because JEE questions on Binomial Theorem usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Binomial expansion

Common mistake

forgetting that the powers of a and b add up to n in every term.

Memory tip

in each term the exponents of a and b sum to n.

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