The binomial expansion of
14+x \frac{1}{\sqrt{4+x}} 4+x1is to be used for the three values x=−1x=-1x=−1, x=2x=2x=2 and x=3x=3x=3.
Without evaluating your expansion, state, giving a reason, which of the three values of x x\,x would lead to the most accurate approximation when the expansion is used to find the corresponding value of
14+x \frac{1}{\sqrt{4+x}} 4+x1408 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths Binomial Expansion, covering 4.1 Expanding (1 + x)^n, 4.2 Expanding (a + bx)^n, and 4.3 Using Partial Fractions. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.