Math Problem Statement

Calculate C(13, 4) + C(5, 3).

Solution

The image contains an expression involving combinations (binomial coefficients). It reads:

C134+C53=?C_{13}^{4} + C_{5}^{3} = ?

To solve this, let's evaluate each binomial coefficient separately:

  1. Calculate C134C_{13}^{4}: C134=13!4!(134)!=13!4!9!C_{13}^{4} = \frac{13!}{4!(13 - 4)!} = \frac{13!}{4! \cdot 9!} Simplifying, we only need the product of the first four terms in the numerator: C134=13×12×11×104×3×2×1=1716024=715C_{13}^{4} = \frac{13 \times 12 \times 11 \times 10}{4 \times 3 \times 2 \times 1} = \frac{17160}{24} = 715

  2. Calculate C53C_{5}^{3}: C53=5!3!(53)!=5!3!2!C_{5}^{3} = \frac{5!}{3!(5 - 3)!} = \frac{5!}{3! \cdot 2!} Simplifying, we get: C53=5×42×1=10C_{5}^{3} = \frac{5 \times 4}{2 \times 1} = 10

  3. Add the results: C134+C53=715+10=725C_{13}^{4} + C_{5}^{3} = 715 + 10 = 725

Final Answer:

C134+C53=725C_{13}^{4} + C_{5}^{3} = 725

Would you like more details on binomial coefficients, or do you have any other questions?

Related Questions:

  1. What is the general formula for calculating binomial coefficients?
  2. How do binomial coefficients relate to Pascal's Triangle?
  3. Can you explain the application of binomial coefficients in probability?
  4. What is the significance of combinations in real-life scenarios?
  5. How do combinations differ from permutations?

Tip:

Remember, the combination formula CnkC_{n}^{k} represents the number of ways to choose kk items from nn without regard to order.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Combinatorics
Binomial Coefficients

Formulas

C(n, k) = n! / (k!(n - k)!)

Theorems

Combination Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12