Undergrad All partitions of 10 into size 6

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The discussion focuses on finding all partitions of the number 10 into six terms. Initially, four partitions were identified: 5+1+1+1+1+1, 4+2+1+1+1+1, 3+2+2+1+1+1, and 2+2+2+2+1+1. The user expressed confusion about the existence of a fifth partition. After further consideration, the user discovered the missing partition, which is 3+3+1+1+1+1. The conversation highlights the challenge of identifying all partitions within specified constraints.
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I am trying to find all partitions of 10 into a sum with 6 terms. Apparently there are five, but I can only find four.

10=5+1+1+1+1+1
10=4+2+1+1+1+1
10=3+2+2+1+1+1
10=2+2+2+2+1+1

I honestly don't see how there can be another partition...

EDIT: Nevermind... Found it...
 
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