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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Explain the difference between a combination and a permutation. When applying these counting methods in practical situations, how can you determine if the solution requires a combination or a permutation?

OpenStudy (stamp):

Recommendation: This question seems like one you could find the answer to by reading your textbook.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I know I didn't no the answer as well

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i know its' hard for me

OpenStudy (stamp):

@marv_1 is english your first language

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You do not have to help or suggest thank you. Gofigure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol

OpenStudy (anonymous):

People generally say the difference between combinations and permutations is order. If you're putting people in a line up, and order matters, then use permutations. If order doesn't matter, use combinations.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

However, it is much more complicated than that in general counting. It's good to be able to make analogies between abstract counting, and concrete examples.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

are u good in math

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