How do you prove that when you expand a binomial like $(a+b)^n$ the coefficients can be calculated by going to the n row in Pascal's triangle?
So for instance, if you wanted to expand $(a+b)^n$ using Pascal's triangle you would use the formula $\sum_{k=0}^{n} \frac{n!}{k!(n-k)!}a^{n-k}b^k$ I understand why $\sum_{k=0}^{n} \frac{n!}{k!(n-k)!}$ gives you the n row of each entry in pascals triangle but how do you prove that Pascal's triangle is related to the coefficients of a binomial expansion in the frist place.
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Thanks so much for that detailed explanation it means a lot. I was really struggling with that concept since I've been self-teaching myself and didn't have anyone to ask.
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