Finite Math Examples

Find the Number of Possibilities 12 choose 2
C21212C2
Step 1
Evaluate C21212C2 using the formula Crn=n!(n-r)!r!nCr=n!(nr)!r!.
12!(12-2)!2!12!(122)!2!
Step 2
Subtract 22 from 1212.
12!(10)!2!12!(10)!2!
Step 3
Simplify 12!(10)!2!12!(10)!2!.
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Step 3.1
Rewrite 12!12! as 121110!121110!.
121110!(10)!2!121110!(10)!2!
Step 3.2
Cancel the common factor of 10!10!.
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Step 3.2.1
Cancel the common factor.
121110!(10)!2!
Step 3.2.2
Rewrite the expression.
12112!
12112!
Step 3.3
Multiply 12 by 11.
1322!
Step 3.4
Simplify the denominator.
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Step 3.4.1
Expand 2! to 21.
13221
Step 3.4.2
Multiply 2 by 1.
1322
1322
Step 3.5
Divide 132 by 2.
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