What Is the General Formula for Calculating Combinations?

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The discussion revolves around the general formula for calculating combinations in mathematics. Participants explore different interpretations and approaches to the concept, including specific examples and definitions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests a general formula for combinations and expresses a preference for learning with variables.
  • Another participant shares a formula they found online, suggesting that the number of combinations can be calculated as "a" to the power of "b," where "a" represents the number of digits and "b" represents the number of positions.
  • A third participant notes that the formula provided is specific to a certain type of selection and implies that there are other formulas for combinations.
  • There is a question posed about the definition of "Combonation," indicating some confusion or a potential typographical error.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the definition or formula for combinations, with multiple interpretations and some confusion evident in the discussion.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the clarity of definitions and the specific types of combinations being discussed, as well as the potential misunderstanding of terms like "Combonation."

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Whats a general formula for figuring out combos try showing me with variables i learn faster that way. And thank you for you help
 
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the answer was simple

the number of digits you can put in which will be variable "a"
to the power of number of digits there which will be variable "b"

a = 2
b = 4 (this is really 3, but most likly your going to be able to input the number 0 in there)

formula a^b = 16 possible combinations
 
What you've found is a formula for a specific type of selection. There are others.
 
What is a Combonation ? :-)
 
huh?

cantormath]What is a Combonation ? :smile:

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