A combinatorial interpretation for the identity Sum_{k=0}^{n} binom{n}{k} Sum_{j=0}^{k} binom{k}{j}^{3}= Sum_{k=0}^{n} binom{n}{k}^{2}binom{2k}{k}
arXiv:0712.3946
Abstract
The title identity appeared as Problem 75-4, proposed by P. Barrucand, in Siam Review in 1975. The published solution equated constant terms in a suitable polynomial identity. Here we give a combinatorial interpretation in terms of card deals.
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