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Mathematics — Analysis And Approaches
Mathematics — Analysis and Approaches
Problem
Evaluate each of the following without directly expanding factorials. (a)
12
C
4
+
12
C
5
{}^{12}C_{4}+{}^{12}C_{5}
12
C
4
+
12
C
5
(b)
9
C
3
+
9
C
4
{}^{9}C_{3}+{}^{9}C_{4}
9
C
3
+
9
C
4
(c) Hence, or otherwise, find
15
C
7
+
15
C
8
{}^{15}C_{7}+{}^{15}C_{8}
15
C
7
+
15
C
8
.
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