Mathematics · important
Even and odd coefficient sums for JEE
Binomial theorem for a positive integral index
Formula
\[\sum_{\substack{r=0\\ r\text{ even}}}^{n}{n\choose r}=\sum_{\substack{r=0\\ r\text{ odd}}}^{n}{n\choose r}=2^{n-1}\quad (n\ge 1)\]
Variables: \(n\) is a positive integer.
Separating even and odd terms in binomial expansions.