SOLUTION: Jimmy has 3 red boxes and 2 green boxes. How many different ways can the boxes be arranged in a row if aside from colors, the boxes are identical.

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Question 1046590: Jimmy has 3 red boxes and 2 green boxes. How many different ways can the boxes be arranged in a row if aside from colors, the boxes are identical.
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Jimmy has 3 red boxes and 2 green boxes. How many different ways can the boxes be arranged in a row if aside from colors, the boxes are identical.
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We consider the distinguishable arrangements only.