How many variations in a license plate number or poker hand are possible? This program answers the question and shows students how it’s done. Techniques for counting the number of ways in which collections of objects can be arranged, ordered, and combined are demonstrated.
In this series, host Sol Garfunkel explains how algebra is used for solving real-world problems and clearly explains concepts that may baffle many students. Graphic illustrations and on-location examples help students connect mathematics to daily life. The series also has applications in geometry and calculus instruction. College Algebra: In Simplest Terms is also valuable for teachers seeking to review the subject matter.
