How many ways can equal number of men and women line up for a photo?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the number of ways to line up an equal number of men and women for a photo from a group of 4 men and 3 women. The correct approach involves using combinations and factorials: {4 choose 1} {3 choose 1} 2! + {4 choose 2} {3 choose 2} 4! + {4 choose 3} {3 choose 3} 6!. This formula accurately accounts for all possible non-empty combinations of men and women, confirming the validity of the calculations presented.

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In how many ways can a non-empty collection of people to be chosen from 4 men and 3 women to lineup for a photo if the number of men must be the same as the number of women?

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[math]{4 \choose 1} {3 \choose 1} 2! +{4 \choose 2} {3 \choose 2} 4! + {4 \choose 3} {3 \choose 3} 6![/math]

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find_the_fun said:
In how many ways can a non-empty collection of people to be chosen from 4 men and 3 women to lineup for a photo if the number of men must be the same as the number of women?

I said

[math]{4 \choose 1} {3 \choose 1} 2! +{4 \choose 2} {3 \choose 2} 4! + {4 \choose 3} {3 \choose 3} 6![/math]

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Yes.
 

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