Math Problem Statement
In a round-robin chess tournament, each player is paired with every other player once. The function, shown below, models the number of chess games, N, that must be played in a round-robin tournament with t chess players. In a round-robin chess tournament, 1010 games were played. How many players entered the tournament? Upper N equals StartFraction t squared minus t Over 2 EndFraction
Solution
The formula
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Combinatorics
Algebra
Formulas
N = (t^2 - t) / 2
Theorems
Combinatorial Pairing Formula
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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