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Binomial summations


I've done the first 2 parts relatively easily but the last one I don't know how to start, any help?
Reply 1
expand (1+1)n(1+1)^{n} in general terms for the 1st one.

use it in the 2nd.
Reply 2
Original post by Hasufel
expand (1+1)n(1+1)^{n} in general terms for the 1st one.

use it in the 2nd.

I said I've done both parts already. I'm stuck on the last bit.
Original post by Dilzo999

I've done the first 2 parts relatively easily but the last one I don't know how to start, any help?


You're working with part (ii). Split the summation into three parts: 0 to (n/2)-1, n/2, (n/2)+1 to n, and see if you can combine two of them.

Notice too that the lower limit isn't 0 in your desired result.
(edited 9 years ago)

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