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{\bf Kristina C. Garrett}
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{\bf A Determinant Identity that Implies Rogers-Ramanujan}
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We give a combinatorial proof of a general determinant identity for
associated polynomials.  This determinant identity gives rise to new
polynomial generalizations of known Rogers-Ramanujan type
identities. Several examples of new Rogers-Ramanujan type identities
are given.

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