16. Given an argument (algebraic or combinotorial) for the equations: $k \binom{n}{k} = n \binom{n-1}{k-1}$
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It is possible that this is a typo and should actually be "-1", which would indicate that we are looking for an argument for equations that involve negative one. Alternatively, it could be that "(-1)" is meant to indicate a function or operation that we are Show more…
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