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What does the symbol for the factorial function mean?

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The question seeks to understand the meaning of the symbol used for the factorial function in mathematics, which is typically denoted by an exclamation mark (!). This function represents the product of all positive integers up to a specified number.

Answer

The product of all positive integers from 1 to n.

The symbol for the factorial function (n!) denotes the product of all positive integers from 1 to n.

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The symbol for the factorial function (n!) denotes the product of all positive integers from 1 to n.

More Information

The notation n! reads as 'n factorial' and is useful in permutations, combinations, and other mathematical applications.

Tips

A common mistake is forgetting that 0! is defined as 1.

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