SOLUTION: How many 8-symbol codes can be formed using 4 different symbols? Repeat symbols are allowed. How do I solve this? Thank you!

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Question 969325: How many 8-symbol codes can be formed using 4 different symbols? Repeat symbols are allowed.
How do I solve this? Thank you!
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are 4 ways to choose the first of 8 symbols, then 4 ways to choose the second, and 4 ways to choose the third, and so on.



Use your calculator.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it