Practice - Overall Formula for Derangements
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Practice Questions
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List all derangements for 3 elements A, B, C.
💡 Hint: Recall that no element can be in its original position.
What is the definition of a derangement?
💡 Hint: Think about how this affects their placements.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What defines a derangement?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to items in a shuffled arrangement.
True or False: The formula for derangements is D(n) = (n - 1) * (D(n - 1) + D(n - 2)).
💡 Hint: This formula shows how previous results can define new ones.
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Challenge Problems
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Prove that D(n) = (n!)(1 - 1/1! + 1/2! - 1/3! + ... + (-1)^n/n!) using induction.
💡 Hint: Recall how factorial terms alter when establishing this equation.
How do derangements apply in generating random matches in a class?
💡 Hint: This can help in discussions and keeping partnerships dynamic.
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