Let $f(n)$ return the number of times $n$ appears in Pascal's Triangle. For example, $f(3) = 2$ and $f(4) = 2$. If $n$ is a positive integer, what is the minimum value of $f(n)$?
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Let $f(n)$ return the number of times $n$ appears in Pascal's Triangle. For example, $f(3) = 2$ and $f(4) = 2$. If $n$ is a positive integer, what is the minimum value of $f(n)$?
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Let $f(n)$ return the number of times $n$ appears in Pascal's Triangle. For example, $f(3) = 2$ and $f(4) = 2$. If $n$ is a positive integer, what is the minimum value of $f(n)$?
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