Every real math problem has a story behind it. Doing textbook problems without this can lead to confusion – or “wrong” answers. Continue Reading →
A Math Problem Always Has a Story
Tag Archives: combinations
Permutations in Braiding Hair
Do you braid your hair? Did you know there’s some crazy math in it? Continue Reading →
How to Calculate Permutations and Combinations
The two previous posts showed how to tell the difference between permutations and combinations and how to work with factorials. Now you’re ready to do some calculations! Continue Reading →
Permutations and Combinations – How to Tell the Difference
Have you ever been told that “In permutations, order matters”? There are lots of permutation problems where there’s no ordering whatsoever. So how can you tell?!? Here’s how. Continue Reading →