SOLUTION: Evaluate the expression. 8P0

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Question 895191: Evaluate the expression.
8P0
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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General rule: n P 0 = 1 and this is true for any positive integer n.

So, 8 P 0 = 1

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Using the formula

n P r = 8 P 0

n P r = (n!)/(n-r)!

8 P 0 = (8!)/(8-0)!

8 P 0 = (8!)/(8!)

8 P 0 = 1