How many six-letter words (not necessarily with sense) composed of 4 different

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The discussion centers on calculating the number of six-letter words formed from 4 different consonants and 2 different vowels using the English alphabet. The participants clarify whether letter repetition is allowed and if nonsensical combinations, such as "cdvowu," are acceptable. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the problem before seeking help, as one participant encourages another to demonstrate their thought process and attempts at solving the problem.

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  • Understanding of combinatorial mathematics
  • Familiarity with the English alphabet and its phonetics
  • Basic knowledge of permutations and combinations
  • Ability to differentiate between vowels and consonants
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  • Research combinatorial techniques for calculating permutations
  • Explore the concept of letter repetition in word formation
  • Study the rules of vowel and consonant usage in English
  • Learn about generating nonsensical versus meaningful word combinations
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Students in linguistics, mathematicians focusing on combinatorics, and educators teaching word formation and phonetics will benefit from this discussion.

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How many six-letter words (not necessarily with sense) composed of 4 different consonants and 2 different vowels can be formed from the English Alphabet?
 
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Are you allowing repeating of the letters? By sense are you allowing "cdvowu" as a word? if those were your 6 letters? Are you wanting to know all possible combinations or just for those specific 6 letters?
 
so i had answered this, and then realized this poster had put all of their assignments on here, without thinking about them or attempting to do them. so, i'll help after diceyfume shows us his attempts at solving this problem and his thought proceses.
 

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