Math Problem Statement

Find the middle term in the expansion of (1 + x)^(2n) using the binomial theorem.

Solution

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Key Details:

  1. The expansion of (1+x)2n(1 + x)^{2n} contains 2n+12n + 1 terms.
  2. When 2n2n is even, the middle term is the (n+1)(n+1)-th term.
  3. The (n+1)(n+1)-th term in the binomial expansion is generally given as: Tn+1=(2nn)xnT_{n+1} = \binom{2n}{n} x^n where (2nn)\binom{2n}{n} is the binomial coefficient.

This approach ensures the middle term is correctly identified in the expansion.


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Questions to Explore:

  1. How is the binomial coefficient (2nn)\binom{2n}{n} calculated?
  2. Why does the number of terms in the expansion of (1+x)2n(1+x)^{2n} depend on 2n2n?
  3. What happens when 2n2n is odd? Is the middle term defined differently?
  4. Can the same logic apply to expansions of (1x)2n(1-x)^{2n}?
  5. How is the result used in approximations or numerical problems?

Tip:

Always confirm whether the power of the binomial is even or odd before determining the middle term.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Binomial Theorem
Expansion of Binomial Expressions

Formulas

Number of terms in the expansion of (1 + x)^(2n) = 2n + 1
Middle term is the (n + 1)-th term when 2n is even
General term of binomial expansion: T_(r+1) = C(n, r) * x^r

Theorems

Binomial Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12