SOLUTION: Evaluate the following expression: C(n,2) I understand that it would be: = n! / r!(n-r)! = n! / 2!(n-2)! I'm just not sure how to simplify this? An explanation and

SOLUTION: Evaluate the following expression: C(n,2) I understand that it would be: = n! / r!(n-r)! = n! / 2!(n-2)! I'm just not sure how to simplify this? An explanation and

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Question 910808: Evaluate the following expression:
C(n,2)
I understand that it would be:
= n! / r!(n-r)!
= n! / 2!(n-2)!
I'm just not sure how to simplify this?
An explanation and answer would be really appreciated :)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
= n! / 2!(n-2)! = (n(n-1)(n-2)(n-3)...)/(2!(n-2)(n-3)...) = n(n-1)/2
Ex:
5C2 = 5*4/2 = 10
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