Practice - Categories of Derangements
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Practice Questions
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What is a derangement?
💡 Hint: Think of a simple example with three objects.
Provide a value for D(0).
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of derangement.
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What defines a derangement?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition.
Is D(2) greater than D(1)?
💡 Hint: Compare the values calculated.
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For n = 6, challenge yourself by calculating D(6) using both values from the recurrence relation and directly enumerating possibilities.
💡 Hint: Use previous calculations to help.
Create a graphical representation of the derangements for n=4. Illustrate the invalid placements to better visualize.
💡 Hint: Think about arranging four objects and sketching their positions.
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