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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Explain what the notation 9P2 means. What is the value of this expression?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I believe that's used for permutations (bunch of diff ways to express it). Do you know what permutations are?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes I know what permutations are c: I just don't know what the value of this expression is.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

This says: how many ways can 9 things be arranged in 2 spots? Since this is a permutation, order matters (doesn't matter with combinations).

OpenStudy (amistre64):

9 pick 2 in other words; 9*8

OpenStudy (amistre64):

9 pick 3 is: 9*8*7

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