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The Math of "The 12 Days Of Christmas"

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In the famous song "The Twelve Days of Christmas", how many gifts were given in total? See how Pascal's Triangle can be used to answer this question without mindless counting.

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Twelve Days of Christmas: Xavier Romero-Frias
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