Finite Math Examples

Find the Number of Possibilities 8 choose 6
C688C6
Step 1
Evaluate C688C6 using the formula Crn=n!(n-r)!r!nCr=n!(nr)!r!.
8!(8-6)!6!8!(86)!6!
Step 2
Subtract 66 from 88.
8!(2)!6!8!(2)!6!
Step 3
Simplify 8!(2)!6!8!(2)!6!.
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Step 3.1
Rewrite 8!8! as 876!876!.
876!(2)!6!876!(2)!6!
Step 3.2
Cancel the common factor of 6!6!.
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Step 3.2.1
Cancel the common factor.
876!(2)!6!
Step 3.2.2
Rewrite the expression.
87(2)!
87(2)!
Step 3.3
Multiply 8 by 7.
56(2)!
Step 3.4
Simplify the denominator.
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Step 3.4.1
Expand (2)! to 21.
5621
Step 3.4.2
Multiply 2 by 1.
562
562
Step 3.5
Divide 56 by 2.
28
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