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Probability 7 – Twin Rule

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You’ll learn

  • Use the twin rule nCr = nC(n−r) — the two bottom numbers add to the top
  • Solve equations like (7 3) = (7 x) or (30 x) = (30 2x) for x
  • Link the rule to Pascal's-triangle symmetry: choosing r in = choosing n−r out

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