Permtations and Combinations

Louise Johnson

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Question : Simplify as much as possible.

\(\displaystyle \frac{{k(k + 2)!}}{{(k + 3)!}}\)

my answer k(k+2)

Can it really be that simple?? (i am guessing not)

Louise
 
You'll kick yourself.

It can be that simple, and it is, but you didn't quite get it.

\(\displaystyle \frac{k}{k+3}\)
 
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