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Binomial
Binomial
[
n
,
m
]
gives the binomial coefficient
.
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Integer mathematical function, suitable for both symbolic and numerical manipulation.
Binomial
is evaluated symbolically when possible.
In general,
is defined by
or suitable limits of this.
For integers and certain other special arguments,
Binomial
automatically evaluates to exact values.
Binomial
can be evaluated to arbitrary numerical precision.
Binomial
automatically threads over lists.
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Basic Examples
(2)
Evaluate 10 choose 3:
In[1]:=
Out[1]=
Construct Pascal's triangle:
In[1]:=
Out[1]=
Scope
(8)
Generalizations & Extensions
(2)
Applications
(8)
Properties & Relations
(4)
Possible Issues
(3)
Neat Examples
(6)
SEE ALSO
Multinomial
Pochhammer
Factorial
BinomialDistribution
Subsets
TUTORIALS
Combinatorial Functions
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Implementation notes: Numerical and Related Functions
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. 
is defined by 
or suitable limits of this.
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