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If nC8 = nC2, find nC2.

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Solution

nC8 = nC2 = nCn - 2

nC8 = nCn - 2

8 = n - 2

∴ n = 10

nC2 = 10C2 = `(10!)/(2!(10 - 2)!) = (10!)/(2!8!)` = `(10 xx 9 xx 8!)/(2 xx 1 xx 8!) = 45.`

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Chapter 7: Permutations and Combinations - Exercise 7.4 [Page 153]

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