Math Problem Statement

Soit n > 1, pour tout k < n on pose I_k = ∫(0 à 1) C(n,k) x^k (1 - x)^(n-k) dx et I_n = ∫(0 à 1) x^n dx. a) Calculer ∑(k=1 à n) I_k. b) Trouver, à l’aide d’une intégration par partie une relation entre I_k et I_{k+1}. c) Expliciter alors I_k en fonction de n.

Solution

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Part a)

We are asked to calculate the sum: k=1nIk\sum_{k=1}^{n} I_k where IkI_k is given by the following integral: Ik=01Cnkxk(1x)nkdxI_k = \int_0^1 C_n^k x^k (1 - x)^{n-k} \, dx and CnkC_n^k is the binomial coefficient.

Part b)

Here, we need to find a relation between IkI_k and Ik+1I_{k+1} using integration by parts.

Part c)

Finally, we need to express IkI_k as a function of nn.


I'll go ahead and start with part a. First, the integral expression for IkI_k looks like a typical binomial expansion, so we might be able to simplify it using properties of binomial coefficients.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integral Calculus
Binomial Coefficients
Integration by Parts

Formulas

I_k = ∫(0 à 1) C(n,k) x^k (1 - x)^(n-k) dx
Integration by Parts: ∫ u dv = uv - ∫ v du
Beta Function: B(x,y) = ∫(0 à 1) t^(x-1) (1-t)^(y-1) dt

Theorems

Integration by Parts
Properties of Beta and Gamma Functions

Suitable Grade Level

University Level (Calculus and Analysis)