Factorial of -5

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Factorial is the process of taking a number and multiplying it by all the lesser, natural numbers. The factorial of a number n is denoted by n!. In this topic, we will learn about the factorial of -5.

Factorial of -5 for US Students

What is the Factorial of -5?

The factorial of a number is written using an exclamation mark (!) after it.

However, factorials are only defined for non-negative integers.

Since -5 is a negative number, the factorial of -5 is not defined. In the context of mathematics, the factorial function is traditionally defined only for natural numbers (1, 2, 3, ...) and zero (0).

Therefore, for negative integers like -5, the factorial does not exist.

Important Glossaries for Factorial of -5

Factorial: A mathematical operation involving the product of all positive integers less than or equal to a given non-negative integer, denoted by n!.

Natural numbers: Positive integers starting from 1, 2, 3, and so on.

Non-negative integers: Whole numbers that are not negative, including zero.

Undefined: A term used when a mathematical concept does not have meaning or cannot be represented in standard terms.

Integers: A set of numbers including positive and negative whole numbers and zero.

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