Finite Math Examples

Find the Number of Possibilities 8 choose 7
C788C7
Step 1
Evaluate C788C7 using the formula Crn=n!(n-r)!r!nCr=n!(nr)!r!.
8!(8-7)!7!8!(87)!7!
Step 2
Subtract 77 from 88.
8!(1)!7!8!(1)!7!
Step 3
Simplify 8!(1)!7!8!(1)!7!.
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Step 3.1
Rewrite 8!8! as 87!87!.
87!(1)!7!87!(1)!7!
Step 3.2
Cancel the common factor of 7!7!.
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Step 3.2.1
Cancel the common factor.
87!(1)!7!
Step 3.2.2
Rewrite the expression.
8(1)!
8(1)!
Step 3.3
Expand (1)! to 1.
81
Step 3.4
Divide 8 by 1.
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