Math Problem Statement

\binom{7}{2} = \frac{7 \times 6}{2} = 21

Solution

Yes, your calculation is correct! The binomial coefficient (72)\binom{7}{2} is computed as follows:

(72)=7×62=422=21\binom{7}{2} = \frac{7 \times 6}{2} = \frac{42}{2} = 21

The binomial coefficient (nk)\binom{n}{k} represents the number of ways to choose kk elements from a set of nn elements, and it is calculated using the formula:

(nk)=n!k!(nk)!\binom{n}{k} = \frac{n!}{k!(n-k)!}

For (72)\binom{7}{2}, the simplified form works out to 21 as you've shown.

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Here are 5 related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. What is the value of (83)\binom{8}{3}?
  2. How does (nk)\binom{n}{k} relate to Pascal's Triangle?
  3. Can you explain the symmetry property (nk)=(nnk)\binom{n}{k} = \binom{n}{n-k}?
  4. How does the binomial theorem use binomial coefficients?
  5. What is the connection between binomial coefficients and combinations in probability?

Tip: In combinatorics, (nk)\binom{n}{k} is often referred to as "n choose k," which represents choosing kk items from a group of nn without regard to order.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Combinatorics
Binomial Coefficients
Combinations

Formulas

Binomial coefficient formula: \binom{n}{k} = \frac{n!}{k!(n-k)!}
Simplified form for \binom{7}{2} = \frac{7 \times 6}{2} = 21

Theorems

Binomial Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12