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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What exactly are permutations?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The notion of permutation relates to the act of rearranging, or permuting, all the members of a set into some sequence or order (unlike combinations, which are selections of some members of the set where order is disregarded). I believe that is what u mean by like what the definition is correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, but could you explain this in simple english? :3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hmm let me see if i can give me a second

OpenStudy (anonymous):

alright then.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

All possible arrangements of a collection of things, where the order is important. ill give you an example home on

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay, so that meaning was much simpler to understand!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok! glad i could help u do you still want that example or are you good?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I believe the concept has been stated well. You get a medal! Thanks!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Your welcome and thanks!

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