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document.write( "How many distinct segments can be drawn between: 6 points.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Without drawing, predict how many segments can be drawn between 7, 8, and 9? Describe how you made your prediction.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Generalize your prediction by writing an algebraic expression that represents how many segments can be drawn between n points, no three of which collinear.  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Answer if no 3 are collinear = 6C2 = (6*5)/(1*2) = 15<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Without drawing, predict how many segments can be drawn between 7, 8, and 9?<BR>\n" );
document.write( "If no 3 are collinear:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "7C2 = 21<BR>\n" );
document.write( "8C2 = 28<BR>\n" );
document.write( "9C2 = 36<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "stan H.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( " Describe how you made your prediction. <BR>\n" );
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