Math Problem Statement

The following figure consists of 7 horizontal lines and 13 vertical lines. The goal of this problem is to count the number of rectangles (squares are a kind of rectangle, but line segments are not). Let V be the set of all sets of two vertical lines, and let H be the set of all sets of two horizontal lines. Let R be the set of all rectangles in the figure. Define a function f: R → V × H by f(({AB, CD}, {AC, BD})). Explain why f is well defined.

Solution

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image_path = '/mnt/data/1733636900996qdka1kno.jpg' image = Image.open(image_path)

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Combinatorics
Geometry

Formulas

Number of combinations: C(n, k) = n! / (k!(n-k)!)
Rectangle identification based on intersections of horizontal and vertical lines

Theorems

Fundamental Principle of Counting

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12

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