document.write( "Question 727781: I have a math problem, but I don't have the equation to solve it. I can't find it in my notes. If I just had the equation, i could figure it out. The problem is:
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document.write( "How many different three-topping pizzas are possible given eight different toppings?\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #445181 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How many different three-topping pizzas are possible given eight different toppings? \n" ); document.write( "---------------- \n" ); document.write( "There isn't always \"an equation,\" sometimes you have to figure it out. \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Assuming there's no mushrooms, mushrooms, mushrooms pizza, ie, the 3 toppings are different: \n" ); document.write( "the 1st choice is 1 of 8 \n" ); document.write( "then 1 of 7, then 1 of 6 \n" ); document.write( "= 8*7*6 = 336 possibilities. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |