Math Problem Statement
Simplify the factorial expression \(\frac{2! \cdot 5!}{6! \cdot 3!}\).
Solution
The expression given in the image is:
To simplify this expression:
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Start by calculating the factorials:
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Substitute these values back into the expression:
- Simplify the expression:
- The denominator is
- The numerator is
So, the expression becomes:
- Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 12:
Thus, the simplified result is:
Would you like further clarification on any step? Here are some related questions:
- How do you calculate a factorial for larger numbers?
- What is the general method to simplify fractions?
- How can factorials be applied in probability problems?
- What happens if we change the values of the numbers in the factorial expressions?
- How does this method relate to combinatorics?
Tip: When simplifying factorial expressions, try to cancel out terms from the numerator and denominator early to make the calculations easier!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Factorials
Simplification of Rational Expressions
Basic Arithmetic
Formulas
n! = n \times (n-1) \times (n-2) \times ... \times 1
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10