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In how many ways can this be done if at least two of the committee members must be senator?

College Algebra

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ISBN:9781337282291

Author:Ron Larson

Publisher:Ron Larson

Chapter8: Sequences, Series,and Probability

Section8.6: Counting Principles

Problem 3ECP: A combination lock will open when you select the right choice of three numbers (from 1 to 30,...

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