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Capitolo 14, Problema 4

Every number in Pascal’s triangle is the sum of the two numbers above it. Given this, fill in the missing numbers.
Pascal's triangle with missing numbers labeled (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) for completion based on the sum rule.

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Identify the pattern in Pascal's triangle: each number is the sum of the two numbers directly above it.
To find the value of (a), add the two numbers above it: 1 and 2. So, (a) = 1 + 2.
To find the value of (b), add the two numbers above it: 3 and (a). So, (b) = 3 + (a).
To find the value of (c), add the two numbers above it: (a) and 1. So, (c) = (a) + 1.
To find the value of (d), add the two numbers above it: 1 and 4. So, (d) = 1 + 4. To find the value of (e), add the two numbers above it: 10 and 5. So, (e) = 10 + 5.

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