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Factorial

The concept of fatorials also applies if n is not an integer. Usually you use the gamma function in the form

Г(n + 1) = n!

 


Explanation

For factorials of integers applies

n! = 1 × 2 × 3 × ... × n

and this gives

0! =   1
1! =   1
2! =   2
3! =   6
4! = 24

In a geometric image you can connect the points

     

You can approach this curve with the formula

 


Example 1

The factorial of the number e can be calculated as



 


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