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Read binomial coefficients notated as 2*1 matrices in the form "n choose k"

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As seen in the attached sample, some people visually notate binomial coefficients (nck or n choose k) as a 2*1 column matrix or like a fraction with a numerator and denominator. While I usually want a speech synthesizer to read things as is, that philosophy doesn't cross-apply to Math as much for me, and certainly not in this case. In particular, it was quite non-ideal to hear about tons of non-existent matrices all throughout my probability class. Especially in more dense Math expressions, verbosity can make comprehension more challenging. All of that to say that I'd like to request that binomial coefficients, no matter the notation used, to be read consistently as "n choose k" or "n c k." Alternatively, consider adding a speech style where different notations for the same mathematical expression are read identically (I can't think of specific examples other than binomial coefficients at the moment but I'll add a comment when some come to mind). Implementationally, I admit that I am unsure how Math CAT would tell apart a binomial coefficient from a genuine 2*1 matrix.
Side Note: GitHub does not seem to allow .html attachments. I am renaming the actual .html file to .txt to get it across; please rename it back to view it in a web browser (Edge in my case). Most of my issue reproduction samples will be HTML files - please let me know if there is a better method of sharing them.
[Choose Read as Column Matrix.txt](https://github.com/NSoiffer/MathCAT/files/10306882/Choose.Read.as.Column.Matrix.txt)

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