Math Problem Statement

Explain the best way to evaluate

StartFraction 800 exclamation mark Over 799 exclamation mark EndFraction800!799!

without a calculator.

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Part 1

Choose the correct answer below.

A.

Rewrite

800800​!

as

800 times left parenthesis 799 exclamation mark right parenthesis800•(799!)

and then cancel out

799799​!

from the numerator and denominator.

B.

Cancel out the factorial symbol from the numerator and denominator.

C.

Subtract

798798​!

from both the numerator and denominator. The expression then becomes

StartFraction 2 exclamation mark Over 1 exclamation mark EndFraction2!1!​,

which can easily be solved by hand.

D.

Rewrite

799799​!

as

799 times left parenthesis 800 exclamation mark right parenthesis799•(800!)

and then cancel out

800800​!

from the numerator and denominator.

Solution

The best way to evaluate 800!799!\frac{800!}{799!} without a calculator is to recognize that factorial expressions simplify by canceling out common terms. The factorial 800!800! can be expanded as follows:

800!=800×799!800! = 800 \times 799!

This allows us to rewrite the fraction:

800!799!=800×799!799!\frac{800!}{799!} = \frac{800 \times 799!}{799!}

Now, we can cancel 799!799! from the numerator and the denominator:

800×799!799!=800\frac{800 \times 799!}{799!} = 800

So, the simplified result is 800800.

Correct Answer:

A. Rewrite 800!800! as 800(799!)800 \cdot (799!) and then cancel out 799!799! from the numerator and denominator.

Would you like further details on factorial simplification? Here are some related questions:

  1. How does simplifying factorial expressions help in evaluating large factorial ratios?
  2. What are some common mistakes when simplifying factorial expressions?
  3. How can factorial simplification be applied to expressions with multiple factorial terms?
  4. What is the difference between evaluating n!(n1)!\frac{n!}{(n-1)!} and n!(n2)!\frac{n!}{(n-2)!}?
  5. Can factorial expressions be simplified further when they involve powers of factorial terms?

Tip: Remember, for expressions like n!(n1)!\frac{n!}{(n-1)!}, simplify by expanding only the necessary part of the factorial in the numerator to cancel terms directly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Factorials
Simplification of Factorial Expressions
Algebra

Formulas

n! = n × (n-1)!
\(\frac{n!}{(n-1)!} = n\)

Theorems

Factorial Simplification

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12