SOLUTION: Can you help me write the following expression without using the factorial symbol?: (n-4)!/(n-2)! thank you

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Question 647857: Can you help me write the following expression without using the factorial symbol?:
(n-4)!/(n-2)!
thank you
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Can you help me write the following expression without using the factorial symbol?:
(n-4)!/(n-2)!
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[(n-4)(n-3)(x-2)!]/(n-2)! = (n-4)(n-3) = n^2 -7n + 12
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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