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#1 2012-12-03 20:07:27

debjit625
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Factorial Problem

I can't solve this one ...
Find n ,if

Thanks

Last edited by debjit625 (2012-12-03 20:08:48)


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#2 2012-12-03 20:10:39

bobbym
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Re: Factorial Problem

Hi;

n = 49.

Solve this:

(n+2)(n+1) = 2550


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#3 2012-12-03 20:13:04

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Re: Factorial Problem

hi debjit625

So you just need to solve

Bob


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#4 2012-12-03 20:19:42

debjit625
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Re: Factorial Problem

Ok I have seen this in my book too but ,I didn't understood how

expands into
,is their any special rules or am I missing something very basic


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#5 2012-12-03 20:21:31

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Re: Factorial Problem

Hi;

(n+2)! = (n+2)(n+1)n (n-1)(n-2)(n-3)...1

n! =n (n-1)(n-2)(n-3)...1

(n+2)! = (n+2)(n+1)n!


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#6 2012-12-03 20:32:41

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Re: Factorial Problem

Now I got it thanks guys, it was so simple ,my book didnt have enough of factorials its more about permutation can you guys give me some resource on factorials...

Thanks


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#7 2012-12-03 20:35:38

bobbym
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Re: Factorial Problem


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#8 2012-12-03 20:39:49

debjit625
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Re: Factorial Problem

I know about mathisfun ,I meant some advance stuff
Thanks again...


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#9 2012-12-03 20:41:24

bobbym
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Re: Factorial Problem

Hi;

Please check post #7, they get more and more difficult.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#10 2012-12-04 05:54:07

debjit625
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Re: Factorial Problem

Thanks bobbym for the link http://www.themathpage.com/aprecalc/factorial.htm
as I was searching factorial problems involving variables and it had some great stuff.


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#11 2012-12-04 13:16:57

bobbym
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Re: Factorial Problem

Hi debjit625;

You are welcome.


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If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
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