How to read/interpret this equation

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The discussion centers on confusion regarding the interpretation of a mathematical equation involving binomial coefficients. Participants clarify that the notation {n choose k} is not a matrix but rather a standard representation of binomial coefficients. The equation is expressed as nCk = n! / (k!(n-k)!), which simplifies the understanding of the notation. There is some back-and-forth about whether tau is a matrix, but the consensus is that it is not. Overall, the conversation aims to clarify the mathematical notation for better comprehension.
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Hi guys,

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I am a little confused about how to interpret the matrix included in the equation...can someone please write it in a single line not using the matrix for let's say n=3...


Thanks in advance.
 
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That's not a matrix, it's a standard notation for a binomial coefficient:

$$\left(\begin{array}{c}{n \\ k}\end{array}\right) = _nC_k = \frac{n!}{k!(n-k)!}$$
 
TheMarksman said:
Hi guys,

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I am a little confused about how to interpret the matrix included in the equation...can someone please write it in a single line not using the matrix for let's say n=3...


Thanks in advance.

What matrix? Is \tau a matrix? Because {n \choose k} is not a matrix.
 
Thanks so much Mr. Mute..Mr. Mentallic, I thought (n k) is a matrix not tau...sorry...

Thanks so much for the replies...have a good day guys...
 
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