If repetitions are allowed, then 83 - 1 messages can be coded.
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asked 11/11/19The king has 8 (different) colored flags that he uses to send coded messages to his general in the field.
The king has 8 (different) colored flags that he uses to send coded messages to his general in the field. For example, blue-green-red might mean "attack at dawn" and red-green-blue may mean "retreat." He sends the message by arranging three of the flags atop the castle wall. How many coded messages can the king sent?
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Mark M. answered 11/11/19
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
(8)(7)(6) = ?
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