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document.write( "P(n,3) = n*(n-1)*(n-2).\r\n" );
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document.write( "So your equation is\r\n" );
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document.write( "    n*(n-1)*(n-2) = 60.\r\n" );
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document.write( "The  \"trial and error\"  method gives the solution momentarily:  n = 5.    ANSWER\r\n" );
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