What is combinatorics?
Combinatorics is the branch of mathematics that deals with counting — not just by listing, but by using smart rules and patterns to calculate the number of ways something can happen.
We’ll explore questions like:
- How many different outcomes are possible when making choices?
- What’s the difference between arrangements (where order matters) and selections (where it doesn’t)?
- How can we use multiplication, permutations, and combinations to solve these problems?