Finite Math Examples

Find the Number of Possibilities 7 choose 5
C577C5
Step 1
Evaluate C577C5 using the formula Crn=n!(n-r)!r!nCr=n!(nr)!r!.
7!(7-5)!5!7!(75)!5!
Step 2
Subtract 55 from 77.
7!(2)!5!7!(2)!5!
Step 3
Simplify 7!(2)!5!7!(2)!5!.
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Step 3.1
Rewrite 7!7! as 765!765!.
765!(2)!5!765!(2)!5!
Step 3.2
Cancel the common factor of 5!5!.
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Step 3.2.1
Cancel the common factor.
765!(2)!5!
Step 3.2.2
Rewrite the expression.
76(2)!
76(2)!
Step 3.3
Multiply 7 by 6.
42(2)!
Step 3.4
Simplify the denominator.
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Step 3.4.1
Expand (2)! to 21.
4221
Step 3.4.2
Multiply 2 by 1.
422
422
Step 3.5
Divide 42 by 2.
21
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