Monday, 30 September 2013

Combinatorial proof of nth power identity

Combinatorial proof of nth power identity

Prove $1+{n \choose 1}2+{n \choose 2}4+...+{n \choose n-1}2^{n-1}+{n
\choose n}2^n=3^n$ using combinatorial arguments. I have no idea how to
begin solving this, a nudge in the right direction would be appreciated.

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