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Ch. 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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9장, 문제 10

Use the formula for nCr to evaluate each expression. 10C6

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Recall the formula for combinations, which is used to find the number of ways to choose \(r\) objects from \(n\) objects without regard to order: \[ \text{nCr} = \binom{n}{r} = \frac{n!}{r!(n-r)!} \]
Identify the values of \(n\) and \(r\) from the problem. Here, \(n = 10\) and \(r = 6\).
Substitute these values into the formula: \[ \binom{10}{6} = \frac{10!}{6!(10-6)!} = \frac{10!}{6!4!} \]
Simplify the factorial expressions by expanding only as much as needed to cancel terms. For example, write \$10!\( as \(10 \times 9 \times 8 \times 7 \times 6!\) so that \)6!$ cancels out in numerator and denominator.
After canceling, you will have a fraction with multiplication in numerator and denominator. Multiply the numbers in numerator and denominator separately, then divide to find the value of \(\binom{10}{6}\).

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Combination Formula (nCr)

The combination formula, denoted as nCr, calculates the number of ways to choose r items from a set of n distinct items without regard to order. It is given by nCr = n! / [r! (n - r)!], where '!' denotes factorial.
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Combinations

Factorials

A factorial, represented by n!, is the product of all positive integers from 1 up to n. For example, 5! = 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 120. Factorials are essential in computing combinations and permutations.
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Factorials

Simplifying Factorial Expressions

When evaluating combinations, simplifying factorial expressions by canceling common terms in numerator and denominator helps reduce calculation complexity. For example, 10! / 6! can be simplified by expanding only necessary terms.
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Factorials