Approximation of Negative Powers

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Approximation of Negative Powers

## Formula

For:

$$|x|\ll1$$

$$(1+x)^{-n}\approx1-nx+\frac{n(n+1)}2x^2$$

## Usage

- Used to approximate reciprocal powers when $x$ is small.

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