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 without a calculator is to recognize that factorial expressions simplify by canceling out common terms. The factorial can be expanded as follows:
This allows us to rewrite the fraction:
Now, we can cancel from the numerator and the denominator:
So, the simplified result is .
Correct Answer:
A. Rewrite as and then cancel out from the numerator and denominator.
Would you like further details on factorial simplification? Here are some related questions:
- How does simplifying factorial expressions help in evaluating large factorial ratios?
- What are some common mistakes when simplifying factorial expressions?
- How can factorial simplification be applied to expressions with multiple factorial terms?
- What is the difference between evaluating and ?
- Can factorial expressions be simplified further when they involve powers of factorial terms?
Tip: Remember, for expressions like , 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
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