6.SP.7: Solve or identify solutions to problems involving possible combinations (e.g., if ice cream sundaes come in 3 flavors with 2 possible toppings, how many different sundaes can be made using only one flavor of ice cream with one topping?) (L)

Solve or identify solutions to problems involving possible combinations (e.g., if ice cream sundaes come in 3 flavors with 2 possible toppings, how many different sundaes can be made using only one flavor of ice cream with one topping?) (L)

Example Problems
In a cooking class, there are 5 types of spices on the table, and students must pick any 2 to season their dish.

How many different pairs of spices can be chosen?
A nutritionist is designing a week‑long meal plan using 15 healthy recipes and has space for 7 unique dinners.

How many different sets of 7 dinners can be arranged?
Amari has 8 paint colors available, and he wants to mix 3 of them to create a new color.

How many different sets of
3 colors can Amari choose?
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