Finite Math Examples

Find the Number of Possibilities 6 choose 4
C46
Step 1
Evaluate C46 using the formula Crn=n!(n-r)!r!.
6!(6-4)!4!
Step 2
Subtract 4 from 6.
6!(2)!4!
Step 3
Simplify 6!(2)!4!.
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Step 3.1
Rewrite 6! as 654!.
654!(2)!4!
Step 3.2
Cancel the common factor of 4!.
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Step 3.2.1
Cancel the common factor.
654!(2)!4!
Step 3.2.2
Rewrite the expression.
65(2)!
65(2)!
Step 3.3
Multiply 6 by 5.
30(2)!
Step 3.4
Simplify the denominator.
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Step 3.4.1
Expand (2)! to 21.
3021
Step 3.4.2
Multiply 2 by 1.
302
302
Step 3.5
Divide 30 by 2.
15
15
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