Practice Combinatorial Proofs (12) - Combinatorial Proofs - Discrete Mathematics - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define a combinatorial proof.

💡 Hint: Think about counting different ways to select objects.

Question 2 Easy

What does C(n, k) represent?

💡 Hint: Consider how many ways you can pick selections from a group.

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Question 1

What is a combinatorial proof?

A proof through algebraic simplification
A counting argument without simplification
A geometric proof

💡 Hint: Remember, it's about counting different ways to select items.

Question 2

True or False: Pascal's identity connects different binomial coefficients.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how the coefficients relate in a triangle.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Prove the combinatorial identity C(n, k) = C(n-1, k) + C(n-1, k-1) using a counting argument.

💡 Hint: Think about different scenarios for a specific object.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a combinatorial proof for the formula C(n,r) * C(n-r,k) = C(n,k+r).

💡 Hint: Visualize choosing from different subsets.

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