Each of the six members from the Skateer University hockey team shakes hands with each of the six members of the Iceburg Tech team. How many handshakes take place?
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Each of the six members from the Skateer University hockey team shakes hands with each of the six members of the Iceburg Tech team. How many handshakes take place?
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Each of the six members from the Skateer University hockey team shakes hands with each of the six members of the Iceburg Tech team. How many handshakes take place?
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