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Problem 1

In how many ways can you walk up a stairway with six steps if you can take one or two steps at a time?

Example: For a stairway with 3 steps there are three possible ways:
1) Take three single steps
2) Take one step then two steps
3) Take two steps and then one step


Don't forget to show your work with your solution!

Students, email your solutions to jwarnke@unomaha.edu. Solutions are due by 11:59PM on Friday Septmeber 17th, 2010.
Along with your solution, include your name, your school's name, the name of your math teacher or math club moderator, and your year in school.

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