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For Exercises $15-18$, evaluate the expression. $$0 !$$

Name: Problem 17, Chapter 10: Intermediate Algebra
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Description: For Exercises 15-18, evaluate the expression. 0 !

   For Exercises $15-18$, evaluate the expression.
$$0 !$$

Intermediate Algebra

Julie Miller, Molly… 5th Edition

Chapter 10, Problem 17

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06/23/2020

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Step 1: By definition, the factorial of 0, denoted as 0!, is equal to 1. Show more…

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Factorial Function

The factorial function is a mathematical operation that multiplies a positive integer by all the positive integers less than it, down to 1. It is commonly denoted with an exclamation point (n!) and is used extensively in combinatorics, algebra, and probability theory to calculate permutations, combinations, and series expansions.

Convention for 0!

By convention in mathematics, the factorial of zero (0!) is defined to be 1. This definition ensures the consistency and validity of formulas, especially in combinatorial contexts where it represents the number of ways to arrange zero objects and in series definitions such as the Taylor series, where having 0! equal to 1 simplifies expressions and maintains their generality.

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