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There are 6 people at a party. If every person has to shake everyone's hand exactly once, how many handshakes is there all together?

User Rodskagg
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A B C D E
B C D E F
C D E F
D E F
E F
F

Idk i got 20. Because if there are 6 people (i labeled them A B C D E and F) and then you match them up like this, you get 20
User Mel
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There are 36 handshakes all together.
I hope this helps you.
Have a great day!
User David Z
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