Tossing Coins in Pascal’s Triangle
Relating the rows of Pascal’s Triangle to the outcomes of coin tossing.
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Find the different ways it is possible for people to line up.
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Help Zach determine how many different outfits he has to wear on job interviews.
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Determine how many photos are exchanged.
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Determine the likelihood of winning the lottery.
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