Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem - Review Exercises: Chapter 14 - Page 927: 7

Answer

False Statement

Work Step by Step

$n,$ $n!=n\left( n-1 \right)$ A natural number is an integer greater than zero. The set of natural numbers is $N=\left\{ 1,2,3,4,\ldots \right\}$ The factorial of any number is that number times the factorial of that number minus 1. Thus $n!=n\left( n-1 \right)!$ Or, $n!=n\left( n-1 \right)\left( n-2 \right)\ldots 2\cdot 1$ For the natural number $n=4$ Therefore, $4!=4\left( 4-1 \right)\left( 4-2 \right)\left( 4-3 \right)$ $=4\cdot 3\cdot 2\cdot 1$ But according to the given statement $4!=4\left( 4-1 \right)$ which is not correct. Thus, the given statement is false.
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