SOLUTION: Hello. I have no idea how to solve the following problem. Apparently, our teacher forgot to go over it. I just need help on where to start. Perhaps you can give me an example?

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Question 65514: Hello.
I have no idea how to solve the following problem. Apparently, our teacher forgot to go over it. I just need help on where to start. Perhaps you can give me an example?
The problem is as follows:
Simplify:
(n+3)! / (n+1)!
Thank you for your help.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify:
(n+3)! / (n+1)!
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(n+3)!=(n+3)(n+2)(n+1)!
So,
(n+3)!/(n+1)!=(n+3)(n+2)
Cheers,
Stan H.