guided exercise 11, pg. 225
a. evaluate 31. 31 = 3, 2, 1 = 6
b. in how many different ways can three objects be arranged in order? how many choices do you have for the first position? for the second nd position? for the third position?
you have three choices for the first pos. two for the second pos. and one for the third pos. by the multiplication you have (3) (2) (1) = 31 = 6 arrangements
guided exercise 11, pg. 225 a. evaluate 31. 31 = 3, 2, 1 = 6 b. in how many different ways can three objects be arran...
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