Factorial of -1

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Factorial is the process of taking a number and multiplying it by all the lesser, natural numbers. However, the factorial is only defined for non-negative integers. In this topic, we will explore the concept of the factorial of -1.

Factorial of -1 for US Students

What is the Factorial of -1?

The factorial of a number is typically represented with an exclamation mark (!) after it.

For non-negative integers n, the factorial is defined as: n! = n × (n - 1) × (n - 2) × ... × 3 × 2 × 1

However, factorials are not defined for negative numbers in standard mathematics.

Therefore, the factorial of -1 is undefined.

It is important to note that factorials are only applicable to non-negative integers, where 0! is defined as 1 by convention.

Important Glossaries of Factorial of -1

Factorial: The product of all positive integers less than or equal to a given positive integer, denoted by n!. The factorial of a negative number is undefined.

Non-negative integers: Whole numbers that are greater than or equal to zero (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

Undefined: A term used in mathematics to describe a value that does not have a meaning within a given context.

Zero factorial: Defined as 1, it is a special case in the factorial function.

Negative numbers: Numbers less than zero, which do not have defined factorials.

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