Let k, n be positive integers with k < n. Give a combinatorial proof of the identity (in the form given) () - (",") - (:-)- n-3 n- n - 3 %3D k - 1 k - 1

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Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.3: Divisibility
Problem 30E: Let be as described in the proof of Theorem. Give a specific example of a positive element of .
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Let k, n be positive integers with k < n. Give a combinatorial proof of the identity (in the
form given)
() (*
(:) - (".") - (:- ) - (: ) + (* - )
n- 3'
|
k
k - 1
k - 1
k - 1
Transcribed Image Text:Let k, n be positive integers with k < n. Give a combinatorial proof of the identity (in the form given) () (* (:) - (".") - (:- ) - (: ) + (* - ) n- 3' | k k - 1 k - 1 k - 1
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