Divisibility Using Binomial Expansion

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Divisibility Using Binomial Expansion

## Formula

For positive integer $$n$$:

$$(1+x)^n=1+nx+{}^nC_2x^2+\cdots$$

Therefore:

$$(1+x)^n-1$$

is divisible by:

$$x$$

## Usage

- Used in divisibility and remainder problems involving powers.

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