PASCAL'S TRIANGLE

By Irene A
ORIGIN
• Pascal's Triangle is a pattern of
numbers named after the French
mathematician Blaise Pascal. It
was originally described in
ancient China as the "Yanghui
Triangle" and in Persia as the
"Khayyam Triangle." Pascal's
work on the triangle's properties
and applications in 17th-century
France made it well-known.
 WHAT IS IT?
• Pascal's triangle is the triangular
array of numbers that begins with 1
on the top and with 1's running
down the two sides of a triangle.
Each new number lies between two
numbers and below them, and its
value is the sum of the two
numbers above it. It also gives the
coefficients in the expansion of any
binomial expression.
 PROPERTIES OF
PASCAL'S TRIANGLE
• Each number is the sum of the two numbers above it.
• The outside numbers are all 1.
• The triangle is symmetric.
• The second diagonal shows the counting numbers.
• The third diagonal shows the triangular numbers.
• The fourth diagonal shows the tetrahedral numbers
• The sums of the rows give the powers of 2.
• Each row gives the digits of the powers of 11.
• Each row also gives the “binomial coefficients (a+b)ⁿ."
• The Fibonacci numbers are there along diagonals.
APPLICATIONS
IN SUBJECTS Algebra- Pascal's Triangle is useful in expanding binomial expressions
quickly. It provides coefficients for the terms in the expansion of (a + b)^n.
It helps in simplifying algebraic expressions, finding patterns in
polynomial coefficients, and solving equations.

Art and Design- Its geometric patterns can serve as inspiration for creating
visually appealing artwork and designs. It involves tessellations,
symmetry, and repetitive patterns found and can therefore help people
apply them to their artistic creations.

Physics and Engineering: Pascal's Triangle is connected to the study of

vibrations and harmonics, particularly in musical instruments. Learners can
explore the relationship between Pascal's Triangle and frequency,
resonance, and wave patterns using sound engineering and acoustics
courses.
REAL LIFE
APPLICATION
• Genetics - Pascal's Triangle is used to determine the
probabilities of genetic traits and the inheritance of
specific genes. It helps in predicting the likelihood of
certain genetic disorders and understanding genetic
variations.
• Data Analysis- Pascal's Triangle is applied in data
analysis to calculate the number of possible
combinations or arrangements of data sets. It aids in
analyzing large datasets, optimizing
• Game Theory- It is utilized in game theory to analyze
strategic decision-making and probability outcomes.
It helps in understanding the probabilities of different
game scenarios and evaluating optimal strategies.