SOLUTION: Prove that C(n,0) = 1

Question 895493: Prove that C(n,0) = 1
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20063) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

0! is defined as 1.

C(n,0) =  =  =  = 1

But the real proof is by common sense:

If you have n things, then the number of ways you can choose
to take 0 of them is 1 way, -- and that 1 way is to not take any!

Edwin

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