What does the "!" mean in math?

for example, 5! = 120 and 6! = 720

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Puddles

4 April, 04:54

What does the "!" mean in math?

for example, 5! = 120 and 6! = 720

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Holland · Answer 1

Factorial

Step-by-step explanation:

! This sign is factorial sign and when solving factorial, you multiply given numbers in descending order.

This is how answers from the examples where derived;

E. g 5! = 5x4x3x2x1 = 120

6! = 6x5x4x3x2x1 = 720

What does the "!" mean in math?for example, 5! = 120 and 6! = 720

What does the "!" mean in math?

for example, 5! = 120 and 6! = 720