Math Problem Statement
A set contains 2n+1 elements. The number of subsets of this set containing more than n elements is equal to: (a) 2n–1 (b) 2n (c) 2n+1 (d) 22n
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Combinatorics
Binomial Coefficients
Subsets
Formulas
Binomial coefficient formula \( \binom{n}{k} = \frac{n!}{k!(n-k)!} \)
Theorems
Symmetry of binomial coefficients
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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