Could someone explain to me how to figure out the "where x doesn't equal" part, last person was a bot and didn't even answer

In the following situation, determine whether you are asked to determine the number of permutations or combinations. then do the calculation how many ways are there to pick a starting five from a basketball team of twelve members? a. permutation; ps - 2520 b. combination; 1c, - 792 c. combination: 2cs - 2520 d. permutation; ps - 95040

Jack did 3/5 of all problems on his weekend homework before sunday. on sunday he solved 1/3 of what was left and the last 4 problems. how many problems were assigned for the weekend?

Apatient is to be given 35 milligrams of demerol every 4 hours. you have demerol 50 milligrams/milliliter in stock. how many milliliters should be given per dose?