6. Consider the identity: *(*) - -(: :) k - 1 a. Is this true? Try it for a few values of n and k. b. Use the formula for () to give an algebraic proof of the identity. c. Give a combinatorial proof of the identity.

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6. Consider the identity:
*(*) - -(: :)
k - 1
a. Is this true? Try it for a few values of n and k.
b. Use the formula for () to give an algebraic proof of the identity.
c. Give a combinatorial proof of the identity.
Transcribed Image Text:6. Consider the identity: *(*) - -(: :) k - 1 a. Is this true? Try it for a few values of n and k. b. Use the formula for () to give an algebraic proof of the identity. c. Give a combinatorial proof of the identity.
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