Define the binomial coefficient (ni), where n is a positive integer and i is an integer with 0⩽i⩽n. Arguing from your definition, show that ∑i=0n(ni)=2n.
Prove the binomial theorem, that (1+x)n=∑i=0n(ni)xi for any real number x.
By differentiating this expression, or otherwise, evaluate ∑i=0ni(ni) and ∑i=0ni2(ni). By considering the identity (1+x)n(1+x)n=(1+x)2n, or otherwise, show that
i=0∑n(ni)2=(2nn)
Show that ∑i=0ni(ni)2=2n(2nn)