Math Problem Statement

Evaluate blank subscript 12 end subscript P subscript 2 end subscript? 78 132 210 564

Solution

The expression "blank subscript 12 end subscript P subscript 2 end subscript" seems to refer to a permutation notation, typically written as 12P2{}^{12}P_2. This represents the number of ways to select and arrange 2 objects from a set of 12 objects.

The formula for permutations, where nn is the total number of objects and rr is the number of objects to arrange, is given by:

nPr=n!(nr)!{}^{n}P_{r} = \frac{n!}{(n-r)!}

For n=12n = 12 and r=2r = 2:

12P2=12!(122)!=12!10!{}^{12}P_2 = \frac{12!}{(12-2)!} = \frac{12!}{10!}

Now, we calculate 12!12! and 10!10!:

12!=12×11×10!12! = 12 \times 11 \times 10!

12!10!=12×11×10!10!=12×11=132\frac{12!}{10!} = \frac{12 \times 11 \times 10!}{10!} = 12 \times 11 = 132

Therefore, the value of 12P2{}^{12}P_2 is 132.

Answer:

132

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  1. What is the formula for combinations, and how does it differ from permutations?
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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Permutations
Factorials

Formulas

Permutation formula: nPr = n! / (n - r)!

Theorems

Fundamental theorem of permutations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12