Table of contents
- 0. Review of Algebra4h 16m
- 1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
10. Combinatorics & Probability
Combinatorics
Problem 3a
Textbook Question
In Exercises 1–8, evaluate the given binomial coefficient. 

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Identify the binomial coefficient to be evaluated: \( \binom{12}{1} \).
Recall the formula for a binomial coefficient: \( \binom{n}{k} = \frac{n!}{k!(n-k)!} \).
Substitute the values of \( n \) and \( k \) into the formula: \( \binom{12}{1} = \frac{12!}{1!(12-1)!} \).
Simplify the expression: \( \binom{12}{1} = \frac{12!}{1! \cdot 11!} \).
Recognize that \( 12! = 12 \cdot 11! \), so the expression simplifies to \( \binom{12}{1} = \frac{12 \cdot 11!}{1! \cdot 11!} \).
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