Ferris Wheel What is the difference? Combination: the order doesn’t matter.

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Explorers 2010- 2011

Transcript of Ferris Wheel What is the difference? Combination: the order doesn’t matter.

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Explorers 2010-2011

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Ferris Wheel

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Combination or Permutation??

What is the difference?

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Combination: the order doesn’t matter

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Permutation: the order does matter

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What are all the lines that can be drawn when connecting these four points?

Hint: Sometimes drawing a picture is helpful in solving these problems

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Jacob has three different ways to go to school (car, walk, bike) and two different ways to go to the mall after school (subway, bus). How many different ways can Jacob go from home to school and then to the mall?

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Mrs. Smilovitz is making up a schedule of acts for the talent show. She has three acts; a piano, dance and singing. What are the different ways these acts could be arranged?

Sometimes it helps to make an organized list.

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Four candidates are running for class president. How many different ways can the candidates’ names be listed on the ballot? Is there a faster way to solve this problem other than drawing a picture or making a list?