I need math help...

I dont know why but i just can't seem to understand this...but right now in math were learning permutations and combinations. pretty easy concept. heres the question

A bag contains 3 red, 5 yellow, and 8 blue marbles. how many ways can 2 red, 1 yellow, and 2 blue marbles be chosen

question was changed. turns out i was retarded

There are programs on calculators that will do this for you, but if you want an actual lesson the calculator can't teach you.

Originally Posted by Commander X

There are programs on calculators that will do this for you, but if you want an actual lesson the calculator can't teach you.

yea i know my calculator will. i need to understand it...

Originally Posted by Swiftdude

yea i know my calculator will. i need to understand it...

OK well first do you understand that this is a combination equation and not a permutation.

Oops Mistake Read again.

Originally Posted by Commander X

OK well first do you understand that this is a permutation equation and not a combination.

still no .

Originally Posted by Swiftdude

um no .

So a Permutation is when order does matter.

When order matters AB DOES NOT equal BA.

But a combination is when the order does not matter.
AB = BA.

Edit: The only bad thing is that the question doesn't state whether order matters or not.

Originally Posted by Commander X

So a Permutation is when order does matter.

When order matters AB DOES NOT equal BA.

But a combination is when the order does not matter.
AB = BA.

right .

So if the order did not matter than there would be only one way to take the marbles out of the bag.

im pretty sure its a combination.

Ok if it is here Permutations and Combinations

I have to get back to my own homework, if I had the time I would explain it.

cant find one the corresponds with my problem

I need math help...

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