Three married couples will go to the movies and occupy six seats in a row. How many seating arrangements are possible if at least one person is not sitting next to their spouse?

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These are counting problems. If you use a tree diagram, that is sufficient explanation by itself. However, for other
methods of counting you will need to give some explanation to justify your answer.
8. Three married couples will go to the movies and occupy six seats in a row. How many seating
arrangements are possible if at least one person is not sitting next to their spouse?
Transcribed Image Text:These are counting problems. If you use a tree diagram, that is sufficient explanation by itself. However, for other methods of counting you will need to give some explanation to justify your answer. 8. Three married couples will go to the movies and occupy six seats in a row. How many seating arrangements are possible if at least one person is not sitting next to their spouse?
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