College Algebra (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321671791
ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter 7 - Section 7.6 - Counting Theory - 7.6 Exercises - Page 678: 17

Answer

$1$

Work Step by Step

Using $C(n,r)=\dfrac{n!}{r!(n-r)!},$ the given expression, $C( 6,0 )$ evaluates to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} =\dfrac{6!}{0!(6-0)!} \\\\= \dfrac{6!}{0!6!} \\\\= \dfrac{6!}{(1)(6!)} \\\\= \dfrac{\cancel{6!}}{(1)(\cancel{6!})} \\\\= 1 \end{array}
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