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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §13.5 Counting Principles · Example 7 · Combinatorics · Permutations & combinations

Finding the Number of Combinations Using the Formula

A fast food restaurant offers five side dish options. Your meal comes with two side dishes.

ⓐHow many ways can you select your side dishes?
ⓑHow many ways can you select 3 side dishes?

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §13.5 Counting Principles · Example 7

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